ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On a cold and dreary Tuesday, the gray that hung over Ray Fisher Stadium provided a setting that resembled a fall football Saturday as opposed to a late-season baseball game. Then “Put On” by Young Jeezy blared over the stadium speakers as Wolverine designated hitter Jordan Nwogu stepped to the dish in the bottom of the first and business was about to pick up.
The Big Ten’s leader in on-base percentage (.479 entering the game) swung at a pitch from Michigan State’s Jarrett Olson, and the ball died one foot below the right-field fence.