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Gophers Launch Six Game Homestand With Three Against Michigan This Weekend
5/7/2026 3:09:00 PM | Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The University of Minnesota baseball team kicks off a six game home stand to close out the 2026 regular season this weekend, playing host to the University of Michigan Wolverines for a three game series at Siebert Field.
GAME INFORMATION
Game One
Minnesota (29-18, 10-14 B1G) vs. Michigan (30-17, 15-9 B1G)
Siebert Field
Minneapolis, Minn.
Friday, May 8
6:02 PM (CT)
Game Two
Minnesota (29-18, 10-14 B1G) vs. Michigan (30-17, 15-9 B1G)
Siebert Field
Minneapolis, Minn.
Saturday, May 9
3:02 PM (CT)
Game Three
Minnesota (29-18, 10-14 B1G) vs. Michigan (30-17, 15-9 B1G)
Siebert Field
Minneapolis, Minn.
Sunday, May 10
1:02 PM (CT)
Head to Head History
-The Gophers are 105-99 overall against the Wolverines throughout program history, holding a 2-4 home record and a 1-3 away record against Michigan over their last 10 meetings. Minnesota fell in their most recent matchup 3-10 on the road in Ann Arbor.
Scouting the Competition
-The University of Michigan Wolverines are 30-17 overall and 15-9 against Big Ten opponents in 2026, coming off their sixth straight series win last weekend with a sweep over Maryland. Colby Turner currently leads the Michigan offense, hitting .392 with 13 home runs over 189 at bats.
Last Time Out
-The Gophers tallied a 3-1 record last week, taking down the St. Thomas Tommies in a run rule victory to sweep the season series and taking two games out of three on the road against Penn State.
What's On Tap
-Minnesota will close out the 2026 regular season next weekend with a three game series against No. 25 Nebraska.
B1G Tournament Outlook
-Minnesota currently sits in a three way tie for ninth place in the Big Ten, along with Illinois and Washington. The Gophers will look to hold a spot in the Top-12 in order to solidify their first trip to Omaha since 2019.
Threat On The Basepaths
-The Gophers continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the basepaths, leading the Big Ten conference in total stolen bases this year with 99 through 47 games.
-Senior outfielder Easton Richter leads Minnesota in individual stolen bases this season, tallying 17 through his 46 appearances this year.
Walks Will Haunt
-Minnesota ranks second throughout the Big Ten in walks drawn this season, tallying 261 bases on balls this spring through 47 games.
-Junior shortstop Jack Spanier leads the Gophers in individual drawn walks, tallying 42 bases on balls through 45 total appearances this year.
The Best Offense is a Good Defense
-The Minnesota defense has been a highlight of the 2026 season thus far, ranking second in the Big Ten conference and tied for fifth in the nation for fielding percentage with a .984.