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Ohio State 8, at Michigan 1

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Final · BIG10 Finals Game 1 (OSU leads 1-0)

Ohio State defeats Michigan 8‑1 behind Domke’s gem

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Interstat) — Chris Domke pitched a complete game with six strikeouts, allowing one run on no hits, to lead Ohio State to an 8-1 victory over Michigan on Saturday afternoon at Ray Fisher Stadium. The Buckeyes improved to 29-23 overall, while the Wolverines fell to 32-22.

Ohio State scored four runs in the first inning. Maddix Simpson singled in a run and Lee Ellis doubled to right center with the bases loaded, driving in three. The Buckeyes added a run in the seventh on Simpson’s sacrifice fly and three more in the ninth, including a run on a throwing error and a sacrifice fly from Nick Vandenheuvel.

Michigan’s only run came in the fourth on Brayden Jefferis’ solo home run. David Lally took the loss, allowing three runs on three hits over five innings with six strikeouts. The Buckeyes outhit the Wolverines 6-3 and have won the first three games of the series after sweeping Friday and Thursday.