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WATCH: Michigan scores first run of College World Series, takes early lead on Texas Tech
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Michigan didn’t take long to get on the board in Omaha.
The Wolverines scored the first run of the College World Series on Saturday afternoon, thanks to a sacrifice fly in the top of the first inning. The early run gave Michigan an early 1-0 lead over Texas Tech in the CWS opener.
Jordan Nwogu opened the game off with a lead-off single and was able to advance to third base thanks to a passed ball and a grounder. He scored on a sacrifice fly from Jordan Brewer, who popped up on a 1-1 pitch:
Michigan is the first to get on the board with an early RBI! #CWS | @umichbaseball pic.twitter.com/xMPcJxgQqT
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 15, 2019
The run was the first of the College World Series.
Michigan is participating in the College World Series for the first time since 1984. It’s off to a good start in Omaha.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB