Ball State Sweeps Akron

The Cardinals outscored the Zips by 19 runs across the series.

<p>Freshman infielder Conner Hutchinson slides into third base against Ohio March 30 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Hutchinson had one run in the game. Mya Cataline, DN</p>

Freshman infielder Conner Hutchinson slides into third base against Ohio March 30 at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. Hutchinson had one run in the game. Mya Cataline, DN

Ball State Baseball walked away from its weekend series against Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponent Akron with a sweep.

On Saturday, the Cardinals competed in a doubleheader, taking the first game 5-1. Junior Merritt Beeker pitched 5.1 innings and picked up eight strikeouts. Junior Hunter Dobbins and senior Nick Gregory lead Ball State in hitting. Dobbins had two hits in three at-bats, allotting one run and two RBIs.

In the second game, Ball State won 17-7. The Cardinals were dominant offensively, scoring seven runs in the third inning. Senior Michael Hallquist led the team in hitting, with three hits in five at-bats, scoring two runs and picking up an RBI.

In their last match, Gregory showed up offensively, with an early two-run homer followed by a Dobbins Grand Slam. Senior Sam Klein pitched 4.1 innings and picked up four strikeouts. The Cardinals would go on to win 14-9.

Ball State returns to play Purdue, Tuesday April 16 at 6 p.m. on the road. 


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