Butler Baseball is set to face Ball State at Bulldog Park on April 14 at 3 p.m. The Bulldogs enter this matchup with a record of 13-22 and a recent performance that included a dramatic win against UConn. Star players include Brock Buckley, named BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week, and Matthew Rhoades, who ranks sixth nationally in home runs. Ball State seeks to maintain momentum after winning their last series against Akron.

By the Numbers
  • Butler's Matthew Rhoades has 17 home runs this season, ranking 6th nationally.
  • Ball State's Brayden Huebner leads his team with a .383 batting average and 12 doubles.
State of Play
  • Butler is coming off a 1-2 weekend series against UConn.
  • Ball State just secured a 2-1 series victory over Akron.
What's Next

Following the game against Ball State, Butler will host Georgetown in another BIG EAST series starting April 17.

Bottom Line

As Butler seeks to regain their footing in the BIG EAST, key performances from players like Rhoades and Buckley will be essential for success against a competitive Ball State team.