Box Score ATHENS, Ohio - With two aces going on a Friday night, offense was at a premium. Ball State had enough offense and found itself on the right side of the 4-3 duel at Ohio, keeping pace at the top of the conference standings.
John Baker (7-3) got the win and the Cards improved to 24-9 in conference play to match Central Michigan, which won 14-0 on Friday.
CLOSE, BUT IN CONTROL: The Cards took a 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning and never trailed. After getting the game's first run on a wild pitch early, the Cards held serve and the took a 3-0 lead in the top of the 7th.