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Butler University Athletics

Tommy Townsend
Alden Stone
1
Butler BU 10-21, 0-3 BIG EAST
14
Winner Xavier XAV 18-14, 5-1 BIG EAST
Butler BU
10-21, 0-3 BIG EAST
1
Final
14
Xavier XAV
18-14, 5-1 BIG EAST
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Butler BU 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0
Xavier XAV 1 8 0 3 0 2 X 14 13 1

W: HOSKINS, Luke (3-1) L: Dailey, Colin (0-3)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Kit Stetzel

Bulldogs Fall to Musketeers

Butler was limited to just four hits on Sunday afternoon, helping Xavier record a 14-1 victory over the Bulldogs. The weekend sweep moves Butler to 10-21 overall while Xavier climbs to 18-14.
 
Xavier scored eight runs in the bottom of the second inning to take complete control of the contest. The game ended after seven innings.
 
BU broke up the shutout in the sixth inning with Tommy Townsend hitting a triple to right centerfield that scored Danny Barbero. Butler's two other hits belonged to David Ayers and Connor Sackett.
 
On the mound, Colin Dailey got the start and took the loss (0-3). Tre Benjamin had the best outing with a strikeout and no walks over three full.
 
The Bulldogs will now shift their focus to Evansville. The Purple Aces will host a midweek game against Butler on Tuesday. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.
 
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