SPARTANS

Michigan State 6, Michigan 1

Michigan first baseman Jake Bevins gets the ball, but can't make the tag in time, and Michigan State baserunner Dan Durkin is safe in the second inning as MSU beats UM 6-1 on an outstanding pitching effort by Alex Troop. Troop struck out 10 batters. Meanwhile, Durkin uncorked the bottle and the Spartans scored four times in the inning.
Michigan first baseman Jake Bevins gets the ball, but can't make the tag in time, and Michigan State baserunner Dan Durkin is safe in the second inning as MSU beats UM 6-1 on an outstanding pitching effort by Alex Troop. Troop struck out 10 batters. Meanwhile, Durkin uncorked the bottle and the Spartans scored four times in the inning.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Alex Troop throws against the Wolverines in the fifth inning on Thursday afternoon as MSU beats UM 6-1 in nine innings on an outstanding pitching effort by Troop. Troop struck out 10 batters in the game.
Alex Troop throws against the Wolverines in the fifth inning on Thursday afternoon as MSU beats UM 6-1 in nine innings on an outstanding pitching effort by Troop. Troop struck out 10 batters in the game.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Wolverine batter Joe Pace reacts in frustration joining the ranks of Wolverines struck out by Alex Troop.
Wolverine batter Joe Pace reacts in frustration joining the ranks of Wolverines struck out by Alex Troop.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Wolverine batter Drew Lugbauer reacts in disgust after being struck out by Spartan pitcher Alex Troop.
Wolverine batter Drew Lugbauer reacts in disgust after being struck out by Spartan pitcher Alex Troop.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Alex Troop looks around as if to say "Who's next?" After striking out all three batters in the second inning. Troop threw for eight innings and struck out 10 batters.
Alex Troop looks around as if to say "Who's next?" After striking out all three batters in the second inning. Troop threw for eight innings and struck out 10 batters.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan Dan Durkin is safe at home while Wolverine catcher Harrison Henson waits for the throw in the second inning as MSU beats UM 6-1 in nine innings. Durkin's score was the first of four in the inning.
Spartan Dan Durkin is safe at home while Wolverine catcher Harrison Henson waits for the throw in the second inning as MSU beats UM 6-1 in nine innings. Durkin's score was the first of four in the inning.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan Marty Bechina dives safely to third in the second inning. Wolverine third baseman Drew Lubgauer (17) waits for the throw that came too late.
Spartan Marty Bechina dives safely to third in the second inning. Wolverine third baseman Drew Lubgauer (17) waits for the throw that came too late.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Michigan State's Zack McGuire (55) gets congratulated by teammate Dan Chmielewski after a solo home run in the eighth inning.
Michigan State's Zack McGuire (55) gets congratulated by teammate Dan Chmielewski after a solo home run in the eighth inning.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Young fans cheer for both Spartans and Wolverines in the stands. The group was from a local elementary school and the kids were being rewarded for perfect attendance during the year.
Young fans cheer for both Spartans and Wolverines in the stands. The group was from a local elementary school and the kids were being rewarded for perfect attendance during the year.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan Marty Bechina gets mugged by his teammates as he celebrates his solo home run in the fourth inning.
Spartan Marty Bechina gets mugged by his teammates as he celebrates his solo home run in the fourth inning.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan relief pitcher Riley McCauley mows down Wolverines in the ninth inning.
Spartan relief pitcher Riley McCauley mows down Wolverines in the ninth inning.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan head coach Jake Boss talks over the ballpark with home plate umpire Perry Costello and UM head coach Erik Bakich before the game begins. .
Spartan head coach Jake Boss talks over the ballpark with home plate umpire Perry Costello and UM head coach Erik Bakich before the game begins. .
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Wolverine starter Alec Rennard throws against the Spartans in the first inning.
Wolverine starter Alec Rennard throws against the Spartans in the first inning.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
It's baseball -- and Spartan Brandon Hughes snags a Wolverine fly ball in center field at the end of the game.
It's baseball -- and Spartan Brandon Hughes snags a Wolverine fly ball in center field at the end of the game.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartans high-five each other the infield after the end of the game.
Spartans high-five each other the infield after the end of the game.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Alex Troop gets some time in the spotlight after the game as MSU beats UM 6-1 in nine innings on an outstanding pitching effort by the Spartan pitcher. Troop struck out ten batters in the game and pitched eight innings.
Alex Troop gets some time in the spotlight after the game as MSU beats UM 6-1 in nine innings on an outstanding pitching effort by the Spartan pitcher. Troop struck out ten batters in the game and pitched eight innings.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News