ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — Ohio State and Michigan play a doubleheader Friday at Ray Fisher Stadium in a Big Ten series that began Thursday with the Buckeyes’ 13-2 rout. First pitch for the afternoon game is set for 4 p.m., with the nightcap to follow. Weather is forecast as clear with temperatures near 61 degrees.

Ohio State (27-23) seeks to build on its series-opening win after dropping three of its previous four games. Michigan (32-20) looks to rebound from a lopsided defeat that snapped a three-game winning streak.

Buckeyes outfielder Noah Furcht is a player to watch. The right fielder went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs in Thursday’s victory. He has shown power in recent weeks, hitting two homers against Nebraska on May 3, but has been inconsistent, with hitless performances in three of his last four games entering Friday.

For Michigan, pitcher Kurt Barr is expected to be available out of the bullpen or as a starter. The right-hander allowed four earned runs on four hits over 4 2/3 innings Thursday, striking out 10. He pitched a standout outing May 1 at Maryland, allowing one earned run over 5 2/3 hitless innings in a win.

Thursday’s game featured strong performances from Ohio State first baseman Dane Harvey (3-for-4, two home runs, two RBIs) and pitcher Pierce Herrenbruck, who allowed two earned runs over six shutout innings. Michigan third baseman Brayden Jefferis was 2-for-3 with an RBI.

The series concludes Saturday with a single game at Ray Fisher Stadium. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 7-6 Michigan victory, and its ELO system gives the Wolverines a 67.8 percent probability of winning Friday.