NEWS

Kennedy gives Ball State walk-off win over Kent State

Tied at four in the bottom of the ninth inning this afternoon, third baseman Sean Kennedy knocked a bases loaded single back up the middle to give Ball State the walk-off win, 5-4, over visiting Kent State.With the win, head coach Rich Maloney tied former Ball State baseball coach Pete Quinn for the most wins in the program's history with 323.Pitcher Scott Baker started the game for the Cardinals, allowing three runs on nine hits over seven innings of work.Kent State broke a 3-3 tie in the top of the ninth to take a one-run lead, but a dropped pop-up in the bottom of the inning opened the door for Ball State.The Cardinals proceeded to load the bases following the error, and Kennedy ultimately delivered with the game winning hit.Zach Plesac, who came into the game in relief for Ball State earned his 11th win





Head coach Pete Lembo coaches during the spring football game on April 19 at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY
SPORTS

Coaches Caravan Scheduled for May and June

The schedule for the 2014 Ball State Coaches Caravan has been set, including stops in Chicago and Indianapolis.The event gives fans an opportunity to meet and learn about Ball State athletics from Athletic Director Bill Scholl, football head coach Pete Lembo, men’s basketball head coach James Whitford and women’s basketball head coach Brady Sallee.This year’s first stop is


Junior Sean Godfrey swings at the Akron pitch during the second game of the Akron double-header on Mar. 23. DN PHOTO JONATHAN MIKSANEK
SPORTS

BASEBALL: Cardinals hold on to earn series win

After splitting its first two games with Akron, the Ball State baseball team needed to win today's rubber match to take the season series.The Cardinals used a lead-off walk followed by three consecutive singles to jump out to a 2-0 lead after the top of the first, but the Zips answered with a run of its own in the bottom of the frame to cut the deficit to one.Ball State then retook a two-run lead only to see Akron tie the score in the fifth on a wild pitch.





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