Cardinals Explode In 7th, Beat Ohio

MUNCIE - Noah Powell didn't think he would play on Friday. He did, though, seeing a single pitch when he pinch hit in the 7th inning.

That's all it took for the junior shortstop to collect the game-winning hit, a 3-run double that led Ball State to a 4-2 win over Ohio. Powell, BSU's starting shortstop and an All-MAC player last year, hadn't played due to injury for 2 weeks but he stayed ready when he was called upon in a key spot.

"I heard my name called and I was excited to be in the game," Powell said. "I wanted to get it done for the guys. First pitch strike, he hung a slider and I did what I had to do for the team."

Head coach Rich Maloney and the Ball State coaching staff stress for…