Xavier University Athletics
Xavier University
Dayton
Three-Run Fifth Haunts Xavier
04.22.06 | Baseball
April 22, 2006
DAYTON, Ohio - In the second game of the Atlantic 10 series between Xavier and Dayton, the Flyers capitalized on three XU errors and took game two 5-0. A three-run fifth inning coupled with a strong pitching performance by Dayton starter Luke Trubee did not allow the Musketeers to get any offense going on the afternoon. The loss drops Xavier to 13-29 on the season and 3-11 in A-10 action, while Dayton improves to 22-14 overall and 11-3 in conference action.
The Musketeers had the lead runner reach in four of the final five innings of the game but could not muster any offense. XU left six men on base compared to Dayton's nine left on and were outhit on the day 6-4 by UD.
Chris Lozan had a solid day at the dish for the Musketeers as the junior finished with a 2-for-3 effort with XU's only extra base hit, a double in the seventh inning. Steve Brown and Jordan Wolf notched the other two hits on the day. Adam Lipski and Lozan each had a walk in the contest as well.
XU's Mike Creevy picked up the loss on the afternoon as the junior went seven innings and allowed five runs (two earned) on six hits with four punches. Senior Steve Sakosits provided an inning of relief with no hits allowed to close out the game for the Musketeers.
The two teams will square off in the final game of the series tomorrow afternoon at Time Warner Cable Stadium. Game time is set for 12:00 pm with Xavier's Michael Lucas set to take the hill for the blue and white.
