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Michigan dominates Indiana as Carol Hutchins becomes all-time winningest coach in NCAA softball history

James Brosher — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:06:06 +0000

This weekend I had the opportunity to document history for the University of Michigan as its softball coach Carol Hutchins captured her 1,458th career win to become the all-time winningest coach in NCAA softball history. No. 2 Michigan dominated Indiana on an extremely windy day in Bloomington to win 8-0 in five innings.

Michigan players celebrate with head coach Carol Hutchins after her 1,458th win following an 8-0 win against Indiana in an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Kelly Christner (21) fields a ball in the outfield during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Abby Ramirez, left, and Sierra Romero (32) field a ball in the infield during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Sierra Lawrence, left, Abby Ramirez (1) and Sierra Romero (32) take part in player introductions before an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan players line up for the National Anthem before an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Kelly Christner (21) connects with a pitch during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Sierra Romero (32) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan teammates greet Sierra Romero (32) at home plate after a home run during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Megan Betsa (3) pitches to a Indiana batter during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan head coach Carol Hutchins is seen during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Sierra Lawrence (22) fields a ball in the outfield during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Lindsay Montemarano (18) rounds second base during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Megan Betsa (3) pitches to a Indiana batter during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Tera Blanco (24) makes a catch for an out at first base during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Alex Sobczak (15) connects with a pitch during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Megan Betsa (3) shares a smile with a teammate after the end of an inning during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Sierra Romero (32) makes a catch for an out in the infield during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Fans unveil a banner in honor of Michigan head coach Carol Hutchins’ 1,458th win after an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Michigan’s Abby Ramirez, left, and Alex Sobczak react to the end of an inning during an NCAA college softball game on Saturday, April 2, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

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Softball under threatening skies

James Brosher — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:25:46 +0000

Washington’s Kasha Payne looks back to the dugout as threatening skies loom overhead during a high school softball game on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Washington High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame softball defeats Maryland 9-1

James Brosher — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:59:53 +0000

Notre Dame pitcher Laura Winter comes off the field after recording a strikeout to end an inning during an NCAA softball game against Maryland on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. Notre Dame won 9-1. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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At left: Notre Dame’s Lauren Stuhr makes a diving catch in the outfield. At right: Notre Dame’s Jenna Simon lays down a bunt. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Chloe Saganowich slides safely into third in front of a tag from Maryland’s Jessica Warner during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Emilee Koerner smiles as she rounds third after hitting a home run during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Maryland’s Corey Schwartz tags second base to force out Notre Dame’s Micaela Arizmendi (2) during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame pitcher Laura Winter throws to a Maryland batter during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame coach Deanna Gumpf reacts after unsuccessfully pleading her cause with an umpire after a ball sailed over the outfield fence close to the foul pole during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. The ball was ruled foul. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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At left: Notre Dame pitcher Laura Winter reacts after recording an out. At right: Notre Dame’s Chloe Saganowich throws to first base for an out. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Kimmy Sullivan reacts after a scored run during an NCAA softball game on Monday, April. 28, 2014, at Notre Dame. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Mishawaka Senior League Softball

James Brosher — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:52:18 +0000

Bob Matuszak, a player on the Irene’s Cafe team, waits on the bench for his turn to bat during a Mishawaka senior softball league game on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Normain Park in Mishawaka. The league is for players 62 and older. It features a wide first base, and two home plates to help the older players avoid collisions. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Rich Helfman, right, shares a laugh with Irene’s Cafe teammate Jeff Chamberlin as the two wait to bat during a Mishawaka senior softball league game on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Normain Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Carl Montgomery, catcher for the Irene’s Cafe team, waits at home plate for a batter during a Mishawaka senior softball league game on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Normain Park in Mishawaka. At 77 Montgomery is one of the oldest members of the team, all of whom must be 62 or older to participate in the league. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Jeff Chamberlin, a player on the Irene’s Cafe team, pitches during a Mishawaka senior softball league game on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Normain Park in Mishawaka. The league is for players 62 and older. It features a wide first base, and two home plates to help the older players avoid collisions. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

An Irene’s Cafe player takes a few warm up cuts with the bat as he waits for an at-bat during a Mishawaka senior softball league game on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Normain Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Bob Matuszak, a player on the Irene’s Cafe team, waits in the on-deck circle for his turn to bat during a Mishawaka senior softball league game on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Normain Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Carl Montgomery, right, and Mike Smith, both players on the Irene’s Cafe team, watch the action from the bench during a Mishawaka senior softball league game on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Normain Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

After a victory, the Irene’s Cafe team high fives the opposing team after a Mishawaka senior softball league game on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Normain Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Riley falls to Northridge in softball regional final

James Brosher — Thu, 31 May 2012 06:12:34 +0000

Got a chance to play around in some sweet light on Tuesday night as two area teams matched up in a softball regional. Unfortunately, the main team I was covering, Riley, lost meaning we couldn’t use my favorite frame of their team celebrating (fourth frame down). Just my luck the best reaction shot I got doesn’t line up well with the outcome of the game. Such is life.

Riley's Allison Luft, left, applies the tag to Northridge's Madison Schrock between second and third during a Class 4A softball regional final on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Riley High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

A Riley player wears a bow in her hair with the school's colors before a Class 4A softball regional final on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Riley High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Riley catcher Jillian Busfield runs onto the field after being introduced before a Class 4A softball regional final on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Riley High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Riley's Morgan Allison, background, runs off the field in celebration after a third out to end an inning during a Class 4A softball regional final on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Riley High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Northridge's Jaymee Bowers, right, slides safely into second as Riley's Angela Danielli tries to corral a throw from the outfield during a Class 4A softball regional final on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Riley High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Northridge fans watch as Cooner Crist eyes a pitch during a Class 4A softball regional final on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Riley High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Northridge's Brianne O'Dell (12) sneaks past Riley's Jillian Busfield and a throw from the outfield to score during a Class 4A softball regional final on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Riley High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Riley players watch the action from the dugout during a Class 4A softball regional final on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Riley High School in South Bend. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Penn downs Mishawaka in softball semifinal

James Brosher — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:04:57 +0000

I haven’t shot softball in almost ages. Last time I photographed it was as an intern at the Austin American-Statesman two years ago.

Penn players celebrate with teammate Monica Smith after the final out in a win against Mishawaka in a softball sectional game on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Penn High School in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Penn's Alyssa Davis (3) high fives teammate Claryce Gedde after Davis scored a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to give Penn a 6-3 advantage over Mishawaka in a softball sectional game on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Penn High School in Mishawaka. Penn would hold off Mishawaka for the win. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Penn's Alexis Ball flips the ball from the ground to first baseman Sydney Tom for an out during a softball sectional game on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Penn High School in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Mishawaka's Sarah Ultreras, center, watches the action from the dugout during a softball sectional game on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Penn High School in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Mishawaka's Jordan Pallo snags a would-be hit in the outfield during a softball sectional game on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Penn High School in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Bowie-Tomball Texas softball tourney

James Brosher — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:12:26 +0000

Tomball players show their disappointment after falling to Bowie 9-1 in the Class 5A softball semifinal at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Bowie players huddle up before the start of a Class 5A softball semifinal against Tomball at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Tomball players line up on the third base line for a mock graduation ceremony after a 9-1 loss to Bowie in the Class 5A softball semifinal game at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010. The game conflicted with the school's commencement ceremonies so players received their diplomas after the game at home plate.

Bowie players watch the action from the dugout in the first inning of a Class 5A softball semifinal against Tomball at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Tomball players warm up in the outfield before a Class 5A softball semifinal against Bowie at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Bowie catcher Jaime Edwards takes a moment to herself alone in the outfield before a Class 5A softball semifinal against Tomball at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Bowie's Alli Akina slides into home as Tomball's Katie Doerre applies the tag during a Class 5A softball semifinal at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Bowie's Sarah Cardona (4) waves to a fan after knocking off Tomball 9-1 in the Class 5A semifinal at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010. Bowie will play for the state championship on Saturday.

Tomball players watch as Bowie's Jillian Guerrero connects with a pitch during a Class 5A softball semifinal at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010. Bowie won 9-1.

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Canyon-Magnolia Texas softball tourney

James Brosher — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:59:47 +0000

I worked a later shift today and covered two games in the UIL softball state semifinals. The first was a bit challenging because the harshness of the sunlight at the field. Shooting in harsh, mid-day sunlight is hard because you have to tip toe around your shots, waiting for subjects to pass through shade or to face the sun directly. Today was also challenging because it was extremely hot. A thermometer on the outfield scoreboard hit 95 degrees at one time.

Magnolia's Madison Kraatz slides safely into home just in front of a throw to Canyon catcher Mandy Ogle in the top of the 10th inning during the UIL 4A softball semifinal at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010. Kraatz's score was the first of the game as Magnolia won 2-0 to advance to Saturday's 4A championship game.

Canyon freshman Andrea Robson (1) watches the action after the team's defeat in extra innings became apparent during a 4A softball semifinal against Magnolia at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Magnolia's Kassi Mushinski, right, hugs teammate Katy Adair after the team defeated Canyon in a 4A softball semi-final at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

A Magnolia player is congratulated by her teammates after she scored the team's second run in the top of the 10th inning in a 4A softball semi-final against Canyon at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Canyon players Kailee Vrana, left, Chelsey Fisher and Andrea Robson talk in the outfield before the first pitch in a 4A softball semi-final against Magnolia at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

Canyon's Aby Kester (8) hangs her head after a Canyon score in the bottom of the 9th inning was called back after a hit fell foul during a 4A softball semifinal against Magnolia at the University of Texas on Friday, June 4, 2010.

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