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Ohio Baseball Swept at Ball State
The Bobcats lost the series finale 17-7 in seven innings.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:36pm
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Ohio's baseball team struggles continue as they are swept in a series against conference rival Ball State.Washington Court House TodayThe Ohio baseball team (5-22, 3-9 MAC) wrapped up its series with Ball State (15-11, 10-2 MAC) on Sunday, March 29, losing 17-7 in a seven-inning game. Ohio recorded seven runs on eight hits with two errors, while Ball State had 17 runs with 17 hits and one error.
Why it matters
The loss drops Ohio to 5-22 overall and 3-9 in Mid-American Conference play, continuing their struggles this season. Ball State, on the other hand, improves to 15-11 and 10-2 in the MAC, solidifying their position near the top of the conference standings.
The details
On the mound for Ohio, junior Caden Sherrill got the start, allowing six runs on five hits in 2.2 innings pitched, walking four and striking out four. Junior Trent Downs pitched 1.1 innings, allowing five runs on five hits. Senior Evan Bourn allowed four runs on six hits, striking out two, in 1.7 innings pitched. At the plate, graduate student Mitch Gremling went 2-for-4 with two runs, and senior Tanner Lemaster went 2-for-3 and scored one run. Junior Zach Daniels finished with two RBIs on one hit, and senior Rudy Rott hit his first home run of the season, driving in two runs.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
- Ohio will next play at Marshall on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET.
The players
Caden Sherrill
A junior pitcher for Ohio who started the game, allowing six runs on five hits in 2.2 innings pitched.
Trent Downs
A junior pitcher for Ohio who allowed five runs on five hits in 1.1 innings of relief.
Evan Bourn
A senior pitcher for Ohio who allowed four runs on six hits in 1.7 innings of relief, striking out two.
Mitch Gremling
A graduate student for Ohio who went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.
Tanner Lemaster
A senior for Ohio who went 2-for-3 and scored one run.
What’s next
The Bobcats will return to action for a midweek tilt at Marshall on Tuesday, March 31. First pitch is set for 6 p.m., and the game can be viewed on ESPN+.
The takeaway
Ohio's struggles continue as they were swept by Ball State, dropping to 5-22 overall and 3-9 in MAC play. The Bobcats will look to rebound in their next game against Marshall on Tuesday.