I miss the ballpark, the food, the fans and the uncertainty that comes with every game. It was tough not relying on something that got me through many summers. While I miss the ballpark and can’t wait to return, I was able to take a step back and appreciate some of the little things in life, from dad’s steak on the grill to long hikes with my mom.
Baseball has been a part of Tellier’s life for as long as he can remember, and he said he has always had a drive to lead.
Here are four takeaways from this weekend's action.
The Cardinals took three out of four games for the second straight weekend, earning a series win off of junior second baseman Noah Navarro's walk-off home run.
Two hours and 15 minutes. A 2-0, complete game, shutout win. Five hours and 24 minutes. A 15-12, 14-inning marathon loss while using eight different arms.
Following a season full of uncertainty and hope, which saw three of the Cardinals' games postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, Ball State was eliminated from the Mid-American Conference Tournament from the loss.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "dirtbag" as a dirty, unkempt or contemptible person. Ten games into Ball State's (6-4, 0-0 MAC) regular season, that's the term head coach Rich Maloney said his players have used to describe one another and their grittiness.
The game was the Cardinals' first on the road in more than a month — and the last before the Mid-American Conference Tournament March 11-13.
Although the seats in Worthen Arena have been a little emptier than usual this season, cheers reverberated throughout the building Tuesday night with a little more than four minutes to go in Ball State's final home game of 2020-21.
Coming off of its season-opening series against the nationally ranked Arizona Wildcats, Ball State (4-3, 0-0 MAC) returned to the Midwest this weekend — but found its opponent in fewer than 48 hours.
Eagles' head coach Chris Overholt delivers his postgame remarks following Delta's victory over Wayne at Delta High School Oct. 30, 2020. The Eagles defeated the Generals 49-18. Connor Smith, DN.
Eagles' senior wide receiver and cornerback Carson Neu walks off the field during Delta's game vs. Wayne Oct. 30, 2020, at Delta High School. The Eagles defeated the Generals 49-18. Connor Smith, DN.
Eagles' senior wide receiver and cornerback Cody Howard catches the ball vs. Wayne Oct. 30, 2020 in sectional action at Delta High School. The Eagles defeated the Generals 49-18. Connor Smith, DN.
Wayne Generals' junior quarterback and slotback Shawn Collins runs the ball vs. Delta Oct. 30, 2020, at Delta High School. The Eagles defeated the Generals 49-18. Connor Smith, DN.
Delta football players run onto the field prior to their home game vs. Wayne Oct. 30, 2020, at Delta High School. The Eagles defeated the Generals 49-18. Connor Smith, DN.
