KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan and Michigan State baseball teams are coming together on Wednesday, May 11, at Robert J. Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field for a Day of Miracles, benefitting the Southwest Michigan Miracle League. Admission is free, with donations accepted and all proceeds going to support the Southwest Michigan Miracle League. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 pm.
 
The event will feature a silent auction, with a wide variety of items up for bid, including:
- Miguel Cabrera autographed baseball
- Authentic, autographed Keegan Akin Baltimore Orioles jersey
- Keegan Akin autographed baseball
- Dwayne Stephens autographed basketball
- Tom Izzo autographed Miracle League bat
- Mel Tucker autographed Miracle League bat
-  John Smoltz autographed book
- Bronco and Spartans team gear
- Four tickets to any 2022 Western Michigan football game
- Binder Park Zoo package
 
Miracle League players will join the Broncos and Spartans on the field for the anthem. Following the anthem, there will be a special appearance by Tennessee Walking Horse "Johnny Cash" and rider Abby Santek.
 
New Western Michigan head men's basketball coach Dwayne Stephens will also be on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch to WMU Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae.
 
Both programs have worked extensively with the Miracle Leagues in their respective areas. WMU head coach Billy Gernon has been on the board of directors for the Southwest Michigan Miracle League for three seasons. Michigan State head coach Jake Boss and the MSU program have been involved with the Mid-Michigan Miracle League since 2012.
 
The Southwest Michigan Miracle League launched its inaugural fall season in 2021 with four teams, and with Bronco players coaching the Yankees and coach Gernon's wife, Annie, coaching the Reds. WMU players were on hand for all six weekends of the SMML's fall schedule. The league's spring season began on April 30.
 
The Miracle League's mission is to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball, "because every kid deserves a chance to play baseball". A Miracle League Field is a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized surface to help prevent injuries and a flat playing surface to eliminate any barriers to wheelchairs or visually impaired players. SMML's field is located in Schoolcraft, next to The Dome.
 
To learn more about the Southwest Michigan Miracle League, visit their website at www.swmimiracle.org or visit their Facebook page.