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Chippewas defeat No. 21 Michigan for first time since 2011.

Ontario freshman Michael Brettell, pitches the ball during CMU Baseball exhibition game against the Ontario Blue Jays at Theunissen Stadium on Sept. 11. Monica Bradburn | Staff Photographer

After playing four games in a row from Friday-to-Monday, the Central Michigan baseball team rested up on Tuesday for its midweek matchup against the Michigan Wolverines.

The Chippewas topped the No. 21 ranked Wolverines 8-7 on Wednesday, earning their first win against Michigan since 2011. CMU is now 16-33 and 8-10 in the Mid-American Conference.

CMU scored in the first inning on a wild pitch. After a four-run third inning and a three-run fourth, the Chippewas led 8-0.