WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University baseball team dropped a pair of BIG EAST Conference games on Friday, falling by scores of 9-0 and 2-0 at Xavier. With the losses, GU slips to 4-19 on the season and 4-15 in conference play, while the Musketeers move to 21-21 overall and 12-8 in league action.
Game 1: Xavier 9, Georgetown 0 (7 innings)
HOYA HIGHLIGHTS
- Everett Catlett started on the mound and gave up four runs on four hits in 2.1 innings pitched.
- Anthony Redfern allowed two earned runs in 3.0 innings of relief.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- A two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning gave Xavier an early 2-0 lead.
- The Musketeers extended their lead to 5-0 with three runs in the third. Four runs in the sixth inning provided the final score.
Game 2: Xavier 2, Georgetown 0
HOYA HIGHLIGHTS
- Jae Gnazzo made his first start in a Georgetown uniform and pitched 6.0 strong innings, allowing just two runs on four hits. He struck out a season-high nine.
- Angelo Tonas had three strikeouts in 2.0 scoreless innings of relief.
- Alex Rosen had two doubles and reached via a walk, while Christian Ficca was on base twice with a hit and a walk.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Xavier scored the only runs of the game in the second inning, pushing two across the plate.
- The Hoyas had its chances, but stranded eight runners on base, including two in the eighth inning, but could not break into the run column.
UP NEXT
- Weather has forced another change into the weekend schedule as the two teams will now play a single game on Saturday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.
- The Hoyas and Musketeers will play a doubleheader on Sunday, starting at noon. The second game will not count toward the BIG EAST standings.
Fan Information
In accordance with Georgetown University regulations, fans will regrettably not be permitted in attendance at home games this season. Live stats and a video stream, via HoyaVision ($) will be available at GUHoyas.com.
