Michigan girls softball team displays its dominance, a breakdown #softball #sports #highlight

Aug 18, 2025 86.4K views 0:38

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Addie Taylor, the star third baseman for the Michigan girls softball team, makes a game-saving play in the bottom of the sixth inning against Hawaii in the tournament championship. With Hawaii leading 4-2 and the tying run on second base, the Hawaii batter rips a hot shot down the third base line. Addie reacts quickly, snagging the line drive out of the air for the crucial first out. She then calmly tags out the runner at third base, flipping the ball nonchalantly as she completes the double play. The Michigan girls have been dominant all tournament long, outscoring their opponents by a wide margin on their way to an undefeated run. This is the first time they've trailed in the championship game, as Hawaii jumped out to an early 2-0 lead. However, the resilient Michigan squad fought back, tying the game at 2-2 before Hawaii regained the lead 4-2 in the bottom of the sixth. Addie's defensive gem keeps the two-run deficit manageable for Michigan heading to the top of the seventh. The Michigan dugout erupts in celebration, with Addie flashing a cool, confident smile after making the crucial play. "There's nothing to it," she says with a shrug, unfazed by the high-pressure situation. The Michigan girls have been the talk of the tournament with their dominant, undefeated performance. They came in as the favorites, and this comeback effort against a tough Hawaii squad shows their championship pedigree. After Addie's heads-up play at third, the Michigan bats wake up in the seventh inning, scoring the tying and go-ahead runs to secure the tournament title. "We knew we had it in us the whole time," says Michigan head coach Sarah Johnson. "These girls have worked so hard to get to this moment, and I'm so proud of the way they battled back." The players mob each other in celebration, the culmination of their impressive tournament run. Michigan's softball dynasty continues, as they add another championship trophy to their collection.

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The girls from Michigan found themselves down for the first time all tournament to Hawaii to nothing, but they came back

It's four to two

Hawaii has the tying run on second one out hot shot to third catches it on the fly

Tags out the runner flips the ball does a little dance because there's nothing to it

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