The Xavier Musketeers lost 12-7 to St. John's in the first game of their weekend series. Despite a season-high 18 hits, Xavier struggled to maintain leads, with the Red Storm rallying late in the game. Key performances included Josh Stonehouse going 3-for-4 with two RBIs, while Jorge Valdes matched his season high with four hits. The loss brings Xavier's record to 19-24, with game two set for Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Xavier had a season-high 18 hits in the game.
  • Josh Stonehouse scored three runs and drove in two RBIs.
State of Play
  • Xavier is now 19-24 for the season (9-4 in conference play).
  • St. John's improves to 22-19 (8-2 in BIG EAST).
What's Next

Xavier will look to bounce back in game two against St. John's on Saturday afternoon, aiming to leverage their hitting prowess for a stronger performance.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong hitting performance, Xavier's pitching let them down at crucial moments, highlighting the need for improvement to stay competitive in the series.