SPORTS 0 The Michigan Daily Page 11 Wichita St. shocks 'M' ...- BY JAY MOSES Ooohh, so close. The Michigan baseball team ended its season by falling just short of two long-term team goals. The Wolverines lost the Big Ten Championship Playoffs to Illinois in the final on May 20, and bowed to Wichita State in the final game of the NCAA West II regional in Fresno, CA on Monday. In Fresno, the Wolverines blew a golden opportunity to make their first College World Series appearance since 1984. They advanced through the winners' bracket by beating Pepperdine, Fresno State, and No. 1 seed Wichita State. They then had two chances to beat Wichita State, but the Shockers took both from Michigan in the same day to win the regional and wrap up the World Series berth. THE WOLVERINES barely squeaked out a victory in their tournament opener against Pepperdine. They scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and held on to win, 4-3. Dave Peralta got the win and John Locker notched his fifth save. Host Fresno State was next on the list for Michigan. The Wolverines prevailed, 5-3, behind a strong performance by Mike Grimes (9-3). In the third game, lefty ace Ross Powell held Wichita State's formidable attack in check while the Wolverines banged out 15 hits in a 14-5 victory. The Shockers made their way through the losers' bracket, setting up the final matchup with Michigan. In the first game, Russell Brock (4-3) was masterful, holding the Shockers to three hits, but the Wolverines could do no better. Wichita State eked out a 3-2 victory. in NCAAs IN THE FINAL, Kirt Ojala held the Shockers scoreless for three innings, but in the fourth, they exploded for six runs, chasing Ojala and breaking the game open. The final score was 9-5, and the Wolverines' season was over. Michigan was granted an NCAA berth despite los- ing the Big Ten tournament in the final game as well. The Wolverines got to the finals of the Big Tens by way of the losers' bracket. After disposing of Ohio State, they faced Illinois on May 19 and were manhandled, 7-1. Junior Mike Grimes did not have his best stuff, and facing the Illini for the first time this year didn't help Michigan's cause, either. The Wolverines then beat Ohio State to set up the final matchup with Illinois. The Illini proved to have the Wolverines' number, shutting them out, 2-0. Tim Lata started for Michigan, but lasted only 2/3 of an inning, giving up both Illinois runs. Kirt 6jala went the rest of the way, giving up only three hits. Blue Banter -Junior Powell was named the team's Most Valuable Player, winning the Ray L. Fisher award. Powell also won the Geoff Zahn Most Valuable Pitcher award. He finished 10-0, with a 2.49 ERA and 98 strikeouts. For his career, Powell is 21-1, with 201 strikeouts in 200 innings. -Senior designated hitter Kourtney Thompson won the Bill Freehan Top Hitter award. Thompson led the team with a .351 average, and he also chipped in five homers and 20 RBIs. -Michigan's All-Regional tournament selections were Tim Flannelly, Chris Gagin, Jim Durham, and Phil Price. Junior Ross Powell was named Michigan's Most Valuable Player and Pitcher. Powell finished the season with a perfect 10-0 record. Netters fall short at NCAAs BY MIKE HEAD Senior Goldberg, seeded 8th, K-Oed. That is what happened to survived until the third round, falling the one-two punch of Michigan to Steven Enochs, also of Georgia, tennis, Malivai Washington and Dan 7-6 (12-10) and 6-3. Goldberg, at the NCAA Individual "Had he been able to cash in the Championships this past week. first set, I'm confident he would After being ranked the number have been able to win the match," one collegiate player all year, head coach Brian Eisner said. sophomore Washington was upset in Goldberg defeated Jeff Nueman of the first round by Francisco Montana Oklahoma State, 6-2 6-2, and then * of Georgia, 6-4, 6-3. beat Joby Foley of West Virginia, 6- "Im going to lose my share of 1 5-7 6-2. matches like everyone else," Despite their early departures, Washington said. "It just happened both players. received All-American to be in the first round of the honors in recognition of their high NCAA's." seedings. * GARDEN Restaurant Szechuan, Hunan & Peking Cuisine DINE IN CARRY OUT DELIVERY COCKTAILS SUNDAY BUFFET Open 7 days a week Mon-Thurs: 11:30 am-10:00 pm Sat: 12:00 noon-11:00 pm Fri: 11:30 am-11:00pm Sun:12:00 noon-10:00 pm 3035 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor 971-0970 EXCITING MTS CONSULTING OPPORTUNITY in Baltimore, 11D Consult on MTS for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maryland. Knowledge of MICRO, MIDAS, SAS or MODELING required. For immediate hire. Please contact Bob Galey through the MTS message facility, or call or write: Bob Galey EUC, 5th Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MD 700 E. Joppa Road Baltimore, MD 21204 (301) 494-5114 Blue Cross IVBlue Shield 9 of Maryland