MUNCIE, Ind. (Interstat) — Charlie Keller homered and drove in two runs as Ball State rallied from an early deficit to defeat Central Michigan 11-6 in a Mid-American Conference game Saturday at Ball Diamond.

Kenskey Thomas delivered the decisive blow, a pinch-hit grand slam in the sixth inning that erased a four-run Chippewas lead and tied the game. Brett Griffiths and DJ Scheumann also homered for the Cardinals, who scored 10 unanswered runs.

Cole Prout hit a solo home run in the first for Central Michigan, which built a 6-2 lead. Zach Knowlton added a two-run double.

Ball State improved to 6-7. Central Michigan fell to 6-6. The teams conclude their series Sunday.