Butler University baseball team secured an 8-5 victory over Ball State in a rain-shortened five-inning game. The contest began with Ball State jumping to an early 3-0 lead before Butler mounted a comeback, highlighted by Easton Moore's two-run homer. The Bulldogs improved their record to 14-22, while the Cardinals fell to 18-18. The game concluded due to weather after Butler extended their lead to 8-5 in the fifth inning.

By the Numbers
  • Butler scored 8 runs on 8 hits.
  • Easton Moore hit his first home run of the season, resulting in a 2-run score.
State of Play
  • The game was called after the fifth inning due to lightning.
  • Butler's win came amid a strong performance, overcoming an early deficit.
What's Next

Butler will host Georgetown this weekend in a BIG EAST series, with the first game on Friday, April 17 at 3 p.m. This matchup will be critical for both teams as they look to improve their conference standings.

Bottom Line

Butler's resilience in the face of an early setback against Ball State illustrates their determination as they look to gain momentum heading into their next series against Georgetown.