McDermott Named MAC Pitcher of the Week

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April 08, 2019 | Baseball

Righty threw 6 shutout innings in win at Central Michigan

By: Ball State Athletics

CLEVELAND - Throwing 6 shutout innings on the road has earned Chayce McDermott a MAC Pitcher of the Week award. It's the first collegiate award for the redshirt freshman, who led Ball State to a 10-0 win at Central Michigan on Sunday.

Sunday's Ball State win was important because Central Michigan had won Friday and Saturday over the Cardinals. And McDermott answered the bell, pitching 6 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts. He allowed just 4 hits and left the game with the Cards leading 9-0. He also pitched Monday, April 1 in a home win, working 3 innings and allowing a single hit.

For the week, McDermott threw 9 shutout innings and struck out 13 while contributing to a pair of Ball State victories.

McDermott is the third BSU pitcher to be named MAC Pitcher of the Week. Drey Jameson and Kyle Nicolas have each earned the award so far this season.

Ball State, now 20-11 on the year, will host Butler Tuesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. Fans can follow the Cardinals on Twitter and Instagram at @BallStateBB.