Daily Brews: Michigan softball falls to Washington in NCAA Regionals

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The Michigan softball team had two chances to close out Washington in NCAA Regionals on Sunday. In the double-elimination format, with Michigan already beating Washington once on Saturday, Michigan just needed one win to advance to the Super Regional. However, things took a turn for the worst on Sunday when Michigan dropped both games (2-0 Washington, 10-5 Washington). Adding to the heartbreak is the fact Michigan was up 5-1 early in the nightcap before Washington put together a seven-run fourth inning that shifted momentum.

Michigan finished the season 38-8. You can catch Michigan coach Carol Hutchins’ comments about the loss below.

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