
Ball State Falls to Western Michigan in Mid‑American Conference Tournament Thriller
The Cardinals surged ahead early, but a resilient Western Michigan side rallied to claim a dramatic win in the eighth inning.
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The Cardinals surged ahead early, but a resilient Western Michigan side rallied to claim a dramatic win in the eighth inning.

The Cardinals enter the Mid-American Conference Tournament on a four‑game winning streak, facing a Rockets team that leads the league in key offensive categories.

Ball State’s baseball team completed a doubleheader sweep over Bowling Green, winning 6-5 and 10-2. The victories earned the Cardinals the No. 6 seed in the Mid-American Conference Tournament, where they will meet Northern Illinois or Toledo at ForeFront Field in Avon, Ohio, on Wednesday.

The Ball State baseball team wraps up its regular season with a three‑game series at home against Bowling Green. A single victory would clinch a berth in the Mid‑American Conference tournament, setting the stage for a showdown between two of the league’s most competitive clubs.