Xavier Sweeps Series vs Huskies, Extends Win Streak to Six Games

Sunday, April 2

Cincinnati, Ohio

1:00 PM

Xavier University

16-12

Northern Illinois

5-21

Northern Illinois

Xavier

Xavier Sweeps Series vs Huskies, Extends Win Streak to Six Games

04.02.23 | Baseball

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The Musketeers defeated Northern Illinois, 3-2, on Sunday afternoon

By: Xavier Athletic Communications

CINCINNATI - Xavier swept the weekend series vs Northern Illinois on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Huskies, 3-2, at Hayden Field. The Musketeers extended their win streak to six games.

Northern Illinois (5-21) took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning on solo home run by Colin Summerhill. The Musketeers (16-12) took their first lead of the game in the following inning on a two-run homer by Tyler DeMartino.

Matthew DePrey drove in the game-winning run in the eighth inning with a sacrifice fly to right field, scoring Jared Cushing from third base. The Musketeers retired three straight batters in the final frame (two strikeouts from Clay Schwaner and a ground out to shortstop) to seal the victory.

Xavier had one more hit (5-4) than Northern Illinois and committed one more error (1-0). The Musketeers also left six more runners on base (12-6).

Xavier returns to action on Tuesday, April 4 at Miami (Ohio). First pitch is set for 7 p.m. from McKie Field at Hayden Park.

ON THE MOUND

LHP Justin Loer (4-2) earned the win on the mound, pitching three scoreless innings of relief. He only allowed one hit and recorded two strikeouts.
RHP Luke Bell started the game for Xavier, going five innings with three strikeouts and three walks. He allowed two runs.
Clay Schwaner posted his BIG EAST leading fourth save of the season. He threw two strikeouts and didn't allow any base runners in the final inning.

AT THE PLATE

Tyler DeMartino went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run. He finished the series with a .417 batting average (5-for-12) with five RBI and four runs.
Andrew Walker went 1-for-5 at the plate with one run. He added two stolen bases and finished the series with a total of four stolen bases (4-for-4). The outfielder now has a team-leading six game hitting streak.
Carter Hendrickson, Garrett Schultz and Grant Stephenson all went 1-for-3 at the plate. Hendrickson has now reached base safely in 24 straight games.
Matthew DePrey finished the series with a .400 batting average (4-for-10) with three RBI, two extra-base hits and two runs.