Michigan softball star freshman Lauren Putz comes from Wolverines royalty, as both of her parents played at Michigan. Here's ...

As Michigan softball opens up the NCAA softball tournament, here's what to know on the Wolverines' star freshman, designated hitter Lauren Putz.

Freshman Lauren Putz hit the go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as Michigan opened the Austin Regional with a 4-3 ...

Lauren Putz, daughter of a former MLB closer and Michigan softball All-American, has made an immediate impact for the ...

Freshman Lauren Putz and sophomore Jenissa Conway sparked a sixth-inning rally for the Wolverines' softball team Friday.

The Knights, who rallied five times against the Wolverines, will face top-seeded Texas in the regional final on Sunday.

Michigan softball's Lauren Putz has quickly emerged as one of the Big Ten's top hitters — and is doing so just as a freshman. The 5-foot-7 left-handed slugger has made an immediate impact in the ...