The Daily O'Collegian · Apr 29, 2023
Cowboys rely on opportunistic play, fend off Wolverines
The Cowboys had to rely on opportunistic play from players such as Zach Ehrhard, who had two walks and two stolen bases, to pick up a 5-3 win against Michigan on Saturday.The Cowboys didn’t have a hit in the third inning, but Zach Ehrhard crossed home plate.
Michigan left-handed pitcher Connor O’Halloran gave OSU fits on a windy day, so the Cowboys had to adapt. Zach Ehrhard picked up a walk on the opening at-bat of the third inning – one of just two walks Saturday – then he stole second base. Shortstop Marcus Brown grounded out next but advanced Ehrhard to third.
Two pitches later, right fielder Carson Benge grounded out to second base and drove in Ehrhard and gave OSU a one-run lead.