Xavier baseball, the No. 3 seed, lost to No. 1 seed St. John's 17-6 in the BIG EAST Tournament. This defeat dropped the Musketeers’ record to 28-29 for the season. St. John's now stands at 32-24 after a decisive game where they took control with significant scoring in the third and fourth innings.

By the Numbers
  • Xavier recorded 11 hits against St. John's 15.
  • St. John's scored five runs in the third and six in the fourth innings.
  • Luke Hammond hit his eighth home run of the season in a 2-3 performance.
State of Play
  • Xavier now prepares to face No. 4 seed Creighton later Saturday night at 6:00 p.m.
  • The loss eliminates Xavier from the winner's bracket, but they still have a chance in the tournament.
What's Next

Xavier will need to regroup quickly as they face Creighton, requiring a strong performance to stay in the tournament. They must lean on their recent strengths while addressing pitching weaknesses exhibited against St. John's.

Bottom Line

The Musketeers face an uphill battle in the tournament; a win against Creighton is essential to keep their championship hopes alive. Strong offensive efforts will be paramount to counteract the pitching challenges seen in the last game.