WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University baseball team swept the Butler Bulldogs winning game three of the series 15-2 in seven innings. This is the first time in the last 20 years that the Hoyas have swept a conference opponent on the road. With the win, GU improves to 26-9 on the season and 8-1 in BIG EAST action while Butler slides to 13-21 and 1-5 in conference play.
 
ON THE RECORD
"What a great day for Georgetown. First road BIG EAST sweep in over 20 years is fantastic and it was a great weekend. I am really proud of how we came out today, our offense was fantastic putting up nine in the first inning. There were a lot of good at bats, good approaches, and it was a solid offensive performance. I thought Everett Catlett gave us what we needed, six innings no earned runs and another quality start. Defensively we played well but I think we did a great job all weekend long just finding ways to win. Today was one of those days where we just controlled the game and played to a pretty good standard. I am really proud of our guys, eight-consecutive series wins, and sixth weekend sweep of the year is great, and I am proud of our organization. Looking forward to getting back to work Tuesday at UMBC."– Head Coach Edwin Thompson
 
HOYA HIGHLIGHTS

• Everett Catlett tossed six innings allowing four hits and no earned runs while fanning eight en route to his fifth win of the season.
• Jake Hyde went 3-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs scored and a double.
• Josh Rolling was 3-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and a double.
• Blake Schaaf went 1-for-1.
• Christian Ficca was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a walk.
• Owen Carapellotti went 2-for-2 with four runs scored, two RBIs, and three walks.
• Marco Castillo was 1-for-4 with one run scored and three RBIs and a triple.
• Ashtin Gilio had an RBI and a run scored to go with a walk.
• Joe Hollerbach went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, a run scored and a walk.
• Kavi Caster was 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI.
• Michael Eze went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, a run scored and two stolen bases.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the top of the first, the Hoya offense exploded, plating nine runs on nine hits. Hyde and Rolling each recorded two hits in the inning as the Hoyas took a nine-run advantage into the bottom half of the first frame.
• The second and third frames were scoreless for both sides. In the fourth inning, GU was able to load the bases with one out. Caster hit an RBI single to right center bringing home the Hoyas tenth run of the game. In the ensuing at bat, Eze ripped a single through the left side plating another run for GU. The Hoyas took the 11-0 lead into the bottom of the fourth frame.
• In the top of the fifth, Rolling and Ficca hit back-to-back singles. In the ensuing at bat, Carapellotti hit an RBI single to left, scoring Rolling. Castillo stepped up to the plate and hit a bases clearing triple to right center scoring both Ficca and Carapellotti. GU took the 14-0 lead into the bottom half of the fifth. Butler was able to plate two in the bottom of the fifth cutting the Hoya lead to 12.
• The sixth frame was scoreless for both sides. In the top of the seventh, Georgetown was able to plate another run after Carapellotti walked and advanced to third on two wild pitches. A Castillo ground out brought Carapellotti home giving the Hoyas a 15-2 lead.
• Butler was unable to mount a comeback as the Hoyas secured the victory in a seven-inning run rule.

OF NOTE

• Catlett picked up his fifth win of the season on the mound going six innings and striking out eight.
• Seven Hoyas recorded multi-hit games.
• GU tallied 14 RBIs.
• GU earned seven walks.

UP NEXT
Georgetown will be back in action on Tuesday, April 16 as the Hoyas travel to Baltimore to face UMBC. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. and a link to live stats and a live stream will be available on GUHoyas.com.