NORMAL, Illinois - On one day's notice before the series was set, Ball State went to Normal and won twice. BSU swept a doubleheader vs. Bradley Friday night 4-3 behind John Baker and 5-0 behind Chayce McDermott.
Game 1 - Ball State 4, Bradley 3 (10 Innings)
It was a vintage Johnny B Friday night for the Cardinals as Baker pitched into the 9th inning and struck out 12. After winning at Arizona last weekend, Baker made his first start of the season and allowed two hits and one earned run and Ball State led the entire game before Bradley tied it in the bottom of the 9th.