Ball State baseball (27-18, 12-6 MAC) won its series against Buffalo (13-26, 6-12 MAC) but lost its one-game lead in the Mid-American Conference West Division.
The Cardinals won their first two games 4-2 and 9-6 against the Bulls but lost the series finale in the second half of April 30's doubleheader 3-4.
Northern Illinois (18-25, 12-6 MAC) trailed Ball State by one game entering the weekend but closed the gap after sweeping Bowling Green State University (16-28, 6-12 MAC). The Huskies and Cardinals are now tied for the MAC West lead.
In the series opener April 29, Ball State won in extra innings.