Big Ten - Wolverines Bite Back

By Courtney Ratkowiak - May 25, 2007

Bottom 4th - It's been a quiet past three innings here in Ann Arbor, but it's starting to get interesting here in the fourth. First baseman Nate Recknagel and designated hitter Zach Putnam both had hits over the head of the second baseman, and third baseman Adam Abraham's fielder's choice moved the runners to second and third. One out.

Catcher Doug Pickens hit to the second baseman and was out at first, but not before Recknagel scored to give Michigan its first run of the game. 2-1, Penn State, with two outs.

And left fielder Derek VanBuskirk hit a screamer to left center field, easily scoring Putnam. The small Michigan crowd is standing and clapping to the fight song - and Michigan is not losing for the first time in this tournament. The score is tied, 2-2.

The Wolverines have tied it up after allowing themselves to get into a hole during both games. The top of the first has proved to be the most problematic inning for Michigan as it allowed three runs last game and two this game, but with these two runs, the two teams are even with four innings to go.

Each team has just twelve more outs before one is kicked out of the tournament. More updates soon.