Michigan Baseball won both midweek matchups, one of which included a no-hitter, in advance of its weekend series against Mount St. Mary’s. Here’s a recap of this week’s action and what to look forward to in the weekend series:
Michigan Baseball had a rough series against Oregon last weekend, but was able to pick up a win in the series finale to avoid the sweep. A pair of midweek games back in Ann Arbor represented a chance for the Wolverines to build back some momentum as we approach the middle of the season.
The first of these matchups was on Tuesday, with Michigan welcoming in the Akron Zips. Freshman Tate Carey got the start on the mound for Michigan, and despite being a reliever for much of the year, he would be the story of this game. Carey made history for the Wolverines, pitching seven no-hit innings with four strikeouts and one walk. This is the first no-hitter for Michigan since 1994.
Relive all 21 outs from Tate Carey’s minimum batter no-hitter last night! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/LhX4gK0awQ
— Michigan Baseball (@umichbaseball) April 9, 2025
Michigan’s offense undoubtedly took some of the weight off Carey’s shoulders. The Wolverines barraged Akron for 14 hits and 13 runs, ultimately causing the game to be called after seven innings. Jeter Ybarra was the standout in the lineup for the day, going 3-for-3 with a home run, a double and two RBIs.
Michigan went right back to work the next day against Oakland. The Grizzlies have struggled this year, entering the game 8-25 overall, but still put up a good fight. Michigan got out to a comfortable 5-0 lead after four innings, but Oakland responded with two runs in the fifth, one courtesy of a single and another on a Michigan throwing error. Michigan got a run back in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a Benjamin Casillas single to make it 6-2.
Oakland continued to chip away at the lead, scoring a one run in the sixth and seventh innings. A Trent Rice two-run homer in the eighth tied the game at 6-6. After neither team scored in the ninth, the game went to extra innings.
The Grizzlies kept the foot on the gas in the 10th, scoring a run courtesy of an RBI single to go up 7-6. Needing a clutch moment, three Michigan hitters reached by walks in the bottom of the frame to load the bases. Mitch Voit walked as well to tie the game. Colby Turner did the same just a few batters later. Michigan, quite literally, won in walk off fashion with an 8-7 final score.
Now standing at 19-14 overall, Michigan will try to continue its recent success in this weekend’s series against Mount St. Mary’s.
The Mountaineers represent a good break from Big Ten opponents, as their lineup doesn’t bring the same thump Michigan has been used to in its recent weekend matchups. Of their regulars, Mateo Zeppieri is the only one with an OPS above 1.000. He leads the team in both doubles and home runs, while also boasting 10 stolen bases. Ty Fredo is also an offensive threat, as he has a .349 batting average and a whopping 20 stolen bases this year. Nolan Book and Sam Grube are also big names to watch for Mount St. Mary’s.
Moving to the pitching staff, the Mountaineers have two regular starters and are likely to employ at least one bullpen game this weekend. Eli DeRossi and Seringe Sarre have both made five starts and lead the team with 40.2 and 40.1 innings pitched, respectively. Sarre enters the weekend with a strong 2.90 ERA, while DeRossi has a mark of 4.65.
The bullpen has been hit around this year. Their most used pitcher is Josh Halcisack with 30 innings over 14 appearances, but he’s managed just a 5.70 ERA.
All three games will take place at Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor and can be streamed on BTN+. Here’s the full schedule for the series: