Michigan 8, Valparaiso 0

Michigan pitcher Megan Betsa high-fives her teammates after blanking Valparaiso in the first inning.

Michigan's Sierra Romero hustles around second base looking to get a triple in the first inning. Romero's hit off the wall in center field was deemed to be over the yellow line and ruled a home run, staking the Wolverines to a 1-0 lead in their eventual 8-0 win.

Michigan's Kelly Christner gets ready to lace a second-inning double against Valparaiso Friday night.

Michigan's Lindsay Montemarano dabs at second base after hitting a second inning double against Valparaiso.

Michigan's Abby Ramirez puts down a slap bunt for a single in the second inning.

Michigan's Abby Ramirez is tagged out trying to steal second base in the second inning.

Michigan pitcher Megan Betsa throws a third-inning pitch against Valparaiso.

Michigan first baseman Tera Blanco fields a bunt down the first base line.

Michigan head softball coach Carol Hutchins watches the action from the UM dugout.

Michigan pitcher Megan Betsa, left, chats with teammate Sierra Romero during a break in the action.

Michigan second baseman Sierra Romero gets ready to tag out Valparaiso baserunner Taylor Lawson before completing a double play.

Michigan's Sierra Romero celebrates a fifth-inning single during UM's 8-0 win over Valparaiso.

Sierra Romero

Michigan's Olivia Richvalsky, left, celebrates with teammate Abby Ramirez after the Wolverines blanked Valparaiso, 8-0.