Xavier Shut Out in Series Opener at Oregon

Tuesday, March 10

Eugene, Ore.

6:05 PM ET

Xavier University

5-12

Oregon

13-3

Xavier

Oregon

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Clay Burdette recorded the lone hit vs the Ducks on Tuesday night

By: Xavier Athletic Communications

EUGENE, Ore. - Xavier was shut out in its series opener at Oregon on Tuesday night, falling 10-0 in eight innings at PK Park.

Xavier moved to 5-12 on the year, while the Ducks improved to 13-3.

The Musketeers were shut out for only the second time this season. Xavier was limited to only one hit for the second time this season.

After a scoreless first inning, the Ducks scored five runs on five hits in the second inning to take an early lead. Oregon added runs in the third, fourth, fifth and eighth innings.

The Ducks had 10 more hits (11-1) than the Musketeers and committed one less error (2-1). Xavier left one more runner on base (7-6).

The series finale vs the Ducks is slated for Wednesday, March 11. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. ET from PK Park.

AT THE PLATE

Clay Burdette recorded Xavier's lone hit in the game, coming in the first inning. He was 1-for-1 at the plate and was hit by a pitch twice.
The Oregon pitching staff threw 12 strikeouts, the team's seventh game of the season with 12 or more strikeouts.

on the mound

Joey Young (0-1) took the loss in his first start of the season. The RHP threw four strikeouts in 3.0 innings of work. Young allowed seven hits and six runs, while issuing two walks.
Michael Murphy threw two strikeouts in 2.0 innings of relief. The RHP surrendered three runs (two earned) and one hit. He walked one batter.
Jake Hooker threw 1.0 inning of scoreless relief. The RHP did not allow a hit and issued one walk.
Trevor Geddes threw two strikeouts in 1.0 innings of relief. The LHP allowed three hits and one run.
Xavier's pitching staff now has eight games on the year with eight or more strikeouts.

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