Ball State University Athletics
Saturday, April 18
Oxford, OH
3 p.m.
Ball State University
17-25, 4-17
1
at
9
Miami
33-14, 14-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball St. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Miami (Ohio) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 3 |
Softball Drops Series Finale at Miami
April 18, 2026 | Softball
OXFORD, Ohio - - Sophomore shortstop Addison Zimpleman blasted her third home run of the season to tie the score at 1-1 in the top of the second in Ball State softball's series finale at Miami.
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Unfortunately, the RedHawks (33-14, 14-7 Mid-American Conference) responded with eight runs over the final three innings to secure a 9-1 (5) victory over the Cardinals (17-25; 4-17 MAC).
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Zimpleman provided two of Ball State's four hits in Saturday's series finale at the Miami Softball Stadium, adding a single through the left side to open the fourth.Â
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BSU's other two hits were a third inning double from senior right fielder Hayley Urban and a fifth-inning single from sophomore left fielder Jordyn Thurman.Â
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The Ball State softball team closes the home portion of its 2026 slate next weekend with a three-game series versus Kent State. The teams are currently scheduled to play a 3 p.m. game Friday and a 1 p.m. doubleheader Saturday at the Ball State Softball Stadium.
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Unfortunately, the RedHawks (33-14, 14-7 Mid-American Conference) responded with eight runs over the final three innings to secure a 9-1 (5) victory over the Cardinals (17-25; 4-17 MAC).
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Zimpleman provided two of Ball State's four hits in Saturday's series finale at the Miami Softball Stadium, adding a single through the left side to open the fourth.Â
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BSU's other two hits were a third inning double from senior right fielder Hayley Urban and a fifth-inning single from sophomore left fielder Jordyn Thurman.Â
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The Ball State softball team closes the home portion of its 2026 slate next weekend with a three-game series versus Kent State. The teams are currently scheduled to play a 3 p.m. game Friday and a 1 p.m. doubleheader Saturday at the Ball State Softball Stadium.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Presley Hosick (15-4)
L: Murphy, Bridie (5-6)
Batting:
2B: Urban, Hayley 1
HR: Zimpleman, Addison 1
RBI: Zimpleman, Addison 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Zimpleman, Addison 1
HBP: Hoffman, Jessica 1
Batting:
2B: Mia Estrello 1
HR: Bailey Manos 1 ; Danitza Hernandez 1 ; Mckenna Campbell 1 ; Leila Mathis 1
RBI: Bailey Manos 2 ; Danitza Hernandez 2 ; Mckenna Campbell 1 ; Katy Olive 2 ; Leila Mathis 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bailey Manos 2 ; Mia Estrello 1 ; Danitza Hernandez 2 ; Mckenna Campbell 2 ; Leila Mathis 2
Game Leaders
AB
2
R
1
H
2
RBI
1
AB
1
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
This Week in Ball State Sports Podcast // Softball's Lindsey DeRoeck & AD Jeff Mitchell
Thursday, February 26
Sports Link: National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Wednesday, February 25
Cardinal Conversation with Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell and Softball's Ashlee Lovett
Thursday, February 19
Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day // Produced by Ball State Sports Link
Wednesday, February 04