NCAA softball regional: Michigan 8, St. Francis 0

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Michigan ' s Mackenzie Nemitz celebrates after sliding into home to add a run in the third inning of Friday ' s 8-0 win over St. Francis at Alumni Field.
Michigan's Mackenzie Nemitz celebrates after sliding into home to add a run in the third inning of Friday's 8-0 win over St. Francis at Alumni Field.
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Michigan ' s Haley Hoogenraad makes an over-the-shoulder catch for the last out in the sixth inning, which stranded two runners on base and preserved the shutout.
Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad makes an over-the-shoulder catch for the last out in the sixth inning, which stranded two runners on base and preserved the shutout.
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Michigan ' s Haley Hoogenraad makes an over-the-shoulder catch for the last out in the sixth inning, which stranded two runners on base and preserved the shutout.
Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad makes an over-the-shoulder catch for the last out in the sixth inning, which stranded two runners on base and preserved the shutout.
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Michigan ' s Meghan Beaubien pitches in the first inning.
Michigan's Meghan Beaubien pitches in the first inning.
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Michigan ' s Meghan Beaubien pitches in the first inning.
Michigan's Meghan Beaubien pitches in the first inning.
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Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins points out a play to her players in the fourth inning.
Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins points out a play to her players in the fourth inning.
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Michigan ' s Meghan Beaubien pitches in the first inning.
Michigan's Meghan Beaubien pitches in the first inning.
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Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad hits a single in the second inning.
Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad hits a single in the second inning.
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Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad makes a  catch for the second out of the third inning.
Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad makes a catch for the second out of the third inning.
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Fans sit in the falling rain before a rain delay in the fifth inning sent some fans home with Michigan up 4-0.
Fans sit in the falling rain before a rain delay in the fifth inning sent some fans home with Michigan up 4-0.
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Lexie Blair hits a sacrifice fly to score teammate Faith Canfield and give Michigan a 1-0 lead in the third inning.
Lexie Blair hits a sacrifice fly to score teammate Faith Canfield and give Michigan a 1-0 lead in the third inning.
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Michigan ' s Faith Canfield hits a solo home run in the sixth inning.
Michigan's Faith Canfield hits a solo home run in the sixth inning.
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Michigan ' s Lexie Blair makes an out on the warning track in the second inning.
Michigan's Lexie Blair makes an out on the warning track in the second inning.
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St. Francis outfielder Jordan Frank stretches out for an out in the fifth inning.
St. Francis outfielder Jordan Frank stretches out for an out in the fifth inning.
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Michigan pitcher Alex Storako takes over the mound after the rain delay in the sixth inning.
Michigan pitcher Alex Storako takes over the mound after the rain delay in the sixth inning.
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Michigan's Mackenzie Nemitz slides into home to add a run in the third inning.
Michigan's Mackenzie Nemitz slides into home to add a run in the third inning.
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Michigan ' s Haley Hoogenraad and Natalie Peters run back to the dugout after Hoogenraad caught the final out in the sixth inning.
Michigan's Haley Hoogenraad and Natalie Peters run back to the dugout after Hoogenraad caught the final out in the sixth inning.
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Michigan ' s Faith Canfield hits a solo home run in the sixth inning.
Michigan's Faith Canfield hits a solo home run in the sixth inning.
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