Setting the Stage: Badgers Prepare for Big Weekend

Badgers Work to Carry Momentum after Series Win

Coming off a three-game sweep of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Wisconsin Badgers will look to continue their hot streak when they face the No. 11 Michigan Wolverines in a crucial Big Ten series this weekend in Ann Arbor.

The Badgers (14-10, 5-4 Big Ten) are currently in third place in the Big Ten standings and have won four of their last five games.

The Wolverines (15-9, 6-3 Big Ten) are one game ahead of the Badgers in the standings. Michigan is coming off a 2-1 series win over the Ohio State Buckeyes last weekend.

Series Holds Major National and Big Ten Implications

This weekend's series between the Badgers and Wolverines could have major implications for both teams, both nationally and in the Big Ten race.

A win for the Badgers would move them into a tie for second place in the Big Ten standings and would also boost their NCAA Tournament resume.

A win for the Wolverines would give them a two-game lead over the Badgers in the standings and would also strengthen their case for an NCAA Tournament berth.

Star Players Set to Collide

The series between the Badgers and Wolverines is also expected to feature some of the top players in the Big Ten, including Wisconsin's Luke Voit and Michigan's Jake Cronenworth.

Voit, a first baseman, is hitting .366 with 10 home runs and 39 RBIs this season. Cronenworth, a shortstop, is hitting .350 with 5 home runs and 25 RBIs.

The Badgers and Wolverines will open their series on Friday night at 7 p.m. CT at Ray Fisher Stadium in Ann Arbor. The series will continue with games on Saturday and Sunday at the same time.