Xavier baseball is gearing up to host St. John's for a three-game series this weekend at Hayden Field. The matchup begins on Friday, April 24, at 2:00 p.m. and continues Saturday at the same time, with the final game set for Sunday at noon. All games will be live streamed on XAVIER+. This series presents an opportunity for the Musketeers to improve their standing in the BIG EAST and build on their recent success.

By the Numbers
  • Clay Burdette, leads the BIG EAST with a .382 batting average and 32 RBIs.
  • Ryan Piech has a 2.94 ERA with 71 strikeouts this season, currently leading Xavier's pitchers.
State of Play
  • Xavier currently sits at 18-22 overall.
  • St. John's has a record of 20-19 and is tied for first in the BIG EAST standings with a 7-2 conference record.
What's Next

After the series against St. John's, Xavier will travel to face Miami (Ohio) on April 28 and then conclude its non-conference schedule against No. 3 Georgia Tech from May 1-3. The performance in these games could impact their postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

The upcoming series against St. John's is crucial for Xavier to make headway in the BIG EAST standings, showcasing their top talent while building momentum towards the remainder of the season.