March 28, 2012
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Michigan is 29-5 all-time against Bowling Green.
Today's game wrapped up a five-game homestand for the Wolverines. Michigan went 5-0 during the stretch.
The Wolverines recorded at least 10 hits for the fourth consecutive game.
Nicole Sappingfield hit the first home run of her career with a grand slam in the sixth inning. It was the second grand slam for Michigan this season and the 58th in program history.
Nicole Sappingfield set a new career high with five RBI. Her previous best was four, coming on March 1, 2011, at UCF.
Michigan is now hitting .281 as a team after starting the five-game home stretch at .249.
With a double tonight, Ashley Lane has reached base safely in 12 consecutive games.
U-M is 5-0 in run-rule decisions.
Michigan tied a season high with 12 runs. U-M has scored 12 three times.
U-M is 19-0 when leading after the fourth inning and when recording more hits than its opponent.
The Wolverines are now 6-1 when hitting two or more home runs.
Michigan's 12 RBI set a new season high.
U-M tied a season high with three doubles (Ashley Lane, Amanda Chidester, Lauren Sweet).