The road to Omaha runs through South Bend, Indiana for the Central Michigan University Chippewas, and the University of Michigan Wolverines. The two schools will face off in an elimination game this afternoon after both teams lost their regional opener yesterday. The University of Notre Dame defeated Central Michigan University 10-0 on Friday afternoon, and the University of Connecticut defeated the University of Michigan 6-1 last night.
The University of Michigan baseball team finished the 2021 season in 3rd place in the Big Ten Conference standings with an overall record of 27-17. The Wolverines did not play a non-conference schedule this year. The Central Michigan University baseball team finished the 2021 season in 1st place in the MAC (Mid-American Conference) standings with a conference record of 31-9, and an overall record of 40-17.
Chippewas Pitcher #31 Andrew Taylor was named MAC Freshman Pitcher of the Year, and MAC Pitcher of the Year. Taylor was even named to Collegiate Baseball's All-America Second Team. Infielder #1 Mario Camilletti, and Outfielder #5 Zach Gilles also made the 2021 First Team All-MAC. Pitcher #2 Grant Frazer, and Pitcher #6 Jordan Patty were named to the 2021 Second Team All-MAC. Chippewas Head Coach Jordan Bischel was named MAC Coach of the Year.
Wolverines Infielder #3 Ted Burton, and Pitcher #27 Steven Hajjar were named to the All-Big Ten First Team. Outfielder #22 Tito Flores, Catcher #13 Griffin Mazur, Short Stop #2 Benjamin Sems, and Pitcher #55 Cameron Weston all made the All-Big Ten Second Team. Infielder #8 Jimmy Obertop, and Pitcher #20 Willie Weiss were named to the All-Big Ten Third Team.
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Game Notes
- The Big Ten Conference did not play a 2021 conference tournament for baseball.
- The Mid-American Conference did not play a 2021 conference tournament for baseball.
- Today's CMU vs. UofM game can be seen live on ESPN2.
- The University of Michigan reached the College World Series Championship in 2019.
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