MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – Batting practice at Millersville University's Black & Gold World Series quickly turned into a trip to the MLB World Series and a dream come true for Silas Eberly.
 
Silas, a 13-year-old Lancaster, Pa., native with an ongoing heart condition known as cardiomyopathy, came to campus as part of a special Make-A-Wish reveal, granted to Millersville's student-athletes after the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) raised $6,500 for the organization in 2024-25. More than 400 student-athletes joined Silas at Cooper Park for pregame of the Black & Gold World Series, the baseball team's annual intrasquad close to fall practices.
 
"We are honored and privileged to partner with Make-A-Wish and can grant a wish to Silas and his family," said Millersville Director of Athletics Kate Corcoran. "The ability for Silas and families like the Eberlys to persevere through challenges is an incredible example for our student athletes. We are proud of the work of our student-athletes, led by SAAC, to be able to be a small part of fulfilling a wish. It was an amazing night for our student athletes, the athletics department, and the Millersville community to witness."
 
The baseball connection was perfect for the wish reveal. Silas donned a Millersville baseball jersey and participated with the team in warm-ups and took some cuts on the field during batting practice. Millersville's student-athletes then filled the infield and presented gifts to Silas as he rounded the bases. Among the gifts were a custom Phillies jersey and tickets to two Phillies-Marlins games in 2026. After throwing out the first pitch to family friend and current Millersville football player Asher Wolfe, Silas pivoted to second base to see Millersville's student-athletes holding signs that read, "You're going to the World Series."
   
Silas and the Eberly family will attend games three and four of the upcoming World Series, which will be played in Los Angels, Toronto, Seattle or Milwaukee. While the site hasn't been determined, the trip of a lifetime awaits Silas. The tickets were made possible by Fanatics, an official sports partner of Make-A-Wish, helping Silas' dream come true.
 
"It was a fun experience," said Silas of his day with the Millersville baseball team. "It was great to throw the baseball around with the team…It was really nice of (the student-athletes). Getting to the go to the World Series will be fun and watch it with my family will be fun."
 
Silas' wish reveal was the sixth hosted by Millersville Athletics since 2016. The wish reveal events have been hosted in coordination with basketball, softball, football, and track and field events, and now a fall baseball exhibition.
 
"Give all the credit to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee," said Millersville baseball coach Jon Shehan. "They do a fantastic job raising money for this event. We are really happy (our team) got to provide a great experience for Silas."