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CAPTION INFORMATION University of Michigan's Eric Jacobson dives but can't reach the ball and Central Michigan scores a run in the first inning at Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor on April 2, 2014. The field is all synthetic except for a dirt pitchers mound. (Mark Bialek / Special to the Det News)

Kalamazoo Kings right fielder Javier San Miguel makes a leaping catch during practice Saturday at Homer Stryker Field. Fans showed up to interact with players and staff during the open house. (Mark Bialek / Special to the Gazette)

Western Michigan wide receiver Kendrick Mosley gathers in a Chad Munson pass despite the close defense of Bowling Green's Jelani Jordan in the third quarter. Western Michigan University hosts MAC rival Bowling Green State University in Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Mich., on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003. (Mark Bialek / Special to the Gazette)

University of Michigan Associate Professor Mercedes Pascual, in her office on May 8, 2008.

11/15/04 - Dcatur head coach Jim Tuls fires up his defense during the district playoff game against Kalamazoo Christian at Schoolcraft high school Monday night. The Raiders defense kept them close in the first half but Christian eventually pulled away to win. (Mark Bialek / Special to the Gazette)

University of Michigan freshman guard Tim Hardaway Jr. shoots over Saginaw Valley State's Chris Webb during an exhibition game at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor on Nov 5, 2010. (MARK BIALEK/Special to the Detroit News)

East Kentwood celebrates their 3-2 Class A volleyball Semifinal win over Temperance Bedford at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo on Thursday, March 16, 2006. East Kentwood won the match, 3-2, advancing to the finals. (Mark Bialek / AP)