Freshman pitcher Zach Plesac throws a pitch against Bowling Green on March 21 at Ball Diamond. Plesac has received two MAC Pitcher of the Week awards this season. DN FILE PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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Cardinals open MAC play with shutout

On March 20, Ball State (13-7) and Bowling Green (5-11) met for the first time this year, starting both their three game series and conference play for both clubs. The early going was a defensive showcase for both teams. Ball State pitcher sophomore Zach Plesac played spectacularly and got off to a fast start, striking out two Falcons in the first inning.



Freshman outfielder Alex Call runs to first base during the game against Eastern Michigan on April 5 at  Ball Diamond. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
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Sophomore earns conference award

College Sports Madness announced Ball State outfielder Alex Call has been named the Madness Mid-American Baseball Player of the Week.  In four games, the sophomore hit .267 in 16 at bats, with six RBIs.


Senior pitcher Scott Baker
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Ball State edges Dayton in Ohio

The Ball State's baseball team earned a comeback 5-4 win over Dayton on Sunday in game one of a doubleheader.  After falling behind by a run in the first, senior Elbert Devarie started Ball State's half of the second inning with a leadoff  single followed by a walk from Colin Brockhouse.



Freshman first baseman Caleb Stayton runs to home base in the March 21 game against Bowling Green at Ball Diamond. Ball State
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Relief pitching, balanced offense help Ball State extend streak

First baseman Caleb Stayton hit two doubles and scored two runs and center fielder Matt Eppers finished with a double, a triple and two RBIs, as the Ball State baseball team defeated Elon 8-3 on Sunday.  Freshman pitcher Brendan Burns earned the win, entering the game for starter Matt Haro with two outs in the third.



Right-handed-pitcher Scott Baker throws a pitch in the game against Indiana Tech last season. The baseball team will play their next game of the season against Moorehead on Friday at 3 p.m. DN FILE PHOTO COREY OHLENKAMP
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Ball State comeback falls short in loss to UNCW

Sophomore pitcher B.J. Butler struck out six hitters over 4.1 shutout innings, but the Ball State baseball team fell to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 4-2, at the Buffalo Wild Wings Battle @ the Beach at Wilmington, N.C.







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