WOLVERINESMichigan baseball leaves for the College World SeriesThe Detroit NewsMichigan head baseball coach Erik Bakich waves goodbye as the team is sent off by fans from Ray Fisher Stadium to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. It's Michigan's first trip to the CWS since 1984.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan softball coach Carol Hutchins right, chats with Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsThe Michigan baseball team walks past fans as they leave Ray Fisher Stadium for the College World Series in Omaha.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsBill Mogk, captain and first baseman of the 1953 team that that won the national championship, talks to the Michigan baseball team Wednesday.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsInfielder Riley Bertram sports a "Omaha Bound" hat as the Michigan baseball team is sent off by fans to the College World Series.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsMichigan outfielder Jordan Brewer heads out to the bus after a send-off by fans Wednesday afternoon.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsBy starting later in March and ending in late June, Michigan coach Erik Bakich believes the Wolverines would draw larger crowds to Ray Fisher Stadium.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsThe Michigan baseball team walks past fans as they leave Ray Fisher Stadium for the College World Series in Omaha.David Guralnick, Detroit NewsHead coach Erik Bakich waves goodbye as the Michigan baseball team is sent off by fans from Ray Fisher Stadium to the College World Series in Omaha.David Guralnick, Detroit News