DeKALB, Illinois - Happy Fri-Drey. Behind fireballer Drey Jameson's 16 strikeouts, Ball State kept pace at the top of the MAC standings with a 6-2 win at Northern Illinois on Friday evening.
Jameson, among the nation's leaders in strikeouts this season, dismissed a shaky start to hold the Huskies in check in front of an estimated 15-20 pro scouts. He pitched 8 innings and struck out 7 over his final 3 innings to lead the Cardinals to a key road win. He struck out the side in the 7th inning and fanned 2 more in the 8th.