Michigan 5, Missouri 3, Game 1

Michigan's Sierra Romero slides safely into home plate as the throw gets away from Missouri catcher pitcher Kirsten Mack during UM's three-run first inning.

Michigan coach Carol Hutchins yells instructions to her fielders during the first inning.

Michigan pitcher Megan Betsa throws in the first inning.

Michigan's Kelly Christner hits a second-inning double off Missouri pitcher Paige Lowary.

Michigan coach Carol Hutchins gives hand signals to catcher Aidan Falk during the first inning.

Michigan's Lindsay Montemarano gets clipped by a pitch with the bases loaded to get an RBI the hard way during UM's 5-3 win over Missouri.

Michigan second baseman Sierra Romero throws out Missouri baserunner Regan Nash in the second inning.

A young fan holds up a sign showing Michigan's dominance in the Big Ten over the years.

Missouri's Chloe Rathburn, is mobbed at the plate by her teammates after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning to draw within a run of Michigan.

Michigan's Abby Ramirez lays down a slap bunt.

Michigan's Abby Ramirez, left, and Aidan Falk, right, congratulate first baseman Terra Blanco after she made a diving catch of a short blooper off the bat of Missouri's Chloe Rathburn, who had hit a two-run homer in her previous at bat.

Michigan's Lauren Connell, left, and Terra Blanco, try and get the crowd to do the wave between innings.

Michigan teammates Faith Canfield, left, and Katie Alexander show their spirit by donning some Block M shades while cheering on their teammates from the dugout.

Michigan's Aidan Falk pops out.

Michigan's Lindsay Montemarno smiles as she rounds third and heads for home after poking a vital two-run homer in the sixth inning.

Michigan center fielder Sierra Lawrence chats with teammate Kelly Christner, right, while taking a break after making a running catch on a sinking liner for the first out of the seventh inning.

Michigan pitcher Megan Betsa pitches in the seventh inning.

Michigan second baseman Sierra Romero, left, attempts to turn a double play in the seventh inning.

Michigan second baseman Sierra Romero reaches out to tag second base for a force out after making a diving stop on a grounder up the middle to get the last out of the game preserving a 5-3 win over Missouri.