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The man behind the mic: For more than 30 years, Tom Simpson has embraced his role as PA voice of the Cardinals
As fans stand up and cheer, Ball State public address announcer Tom Simpson welcomes the Cardinals’ starting lineup. Simpson, sitting at the scorer’s table, is about to give himself a vocal workout for the next two hours, announcing everything from scores to fouls to promotional reads.
'Certainly, there's urgency': Cardinals feeling pressure but not panicking after conference-opening loss
Ball State head coach Mike Neu recognized the sense of pressure his team is facing after losing its third consecutive game in front of 14,902 fans at Scheumann Stadium.
Ball State Baseball sweeps Northern Illinois in 'complete team effort'
In Sunday's series finale, the Cardinals (25-11, 16-4) scored 11 runs on 12 hits for an 11-1 win, capping off a four-game series sweep of Northern Illinois (7-27, 6-14 MAC).
Past the Press Box: More than a game
I miss the ballpark, the food, the fans and the uncertainty that comes with every game. It was tough not relying on something that got me through many summers. While I miss the ballpark and can’t wait to return, I was able to take a step back and appreciate some of the little things in life, from dad’s steak on the grill to long hikes with my mom.
‘A born leader’: Adam Tellier’s energy, vigor has propelled Ball State Baseball forward
Baseball has been a part of Tellier’s life for as long as he can remember, and he said he has always had a drive to lead.
4 takeaways from Ball State Baseball's weekend sweep of Butler
Here are four takeaways from this weekend's action.
Cardinals take 3 out of 4 games against Rockets, end series with Navarro's walk-off home run
The Cardinals took three out of four games for the second straight weekend, earning a series win off of junior second baseman Noah Navarro's walk-off home run.
Starting pitching, Quartermaine's walk-off hit highlight Ball State's 1st homestand of 2021
Two hours and 15 minutes. A 2-0, complete game, shutout win. Five hours and 24 minutes. A 15-12, 14-inning marathon loss while using eight different arms.
No. 8 Ball State eliminated from MAC Tournament with quarterfinal loss to No. 1 Toledo
Following a season full of uncertainty and hope, which saw three of the Cardinals' games postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, Ball State was eliminated from the Mid-American Conference Tournament from the loss.
Baker's late-inning presence gives Cardinals 2 wins against Wildcats
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "dirtbag" as a dirty, unkempt or contemptible person. Ten games into Ball State's (6-4, 0-0 MAC) regular season, that's the term head coach Rich Maloney said his players have used to describe one another and their grittiness.
