Xavier 9, at Butler 2

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Xavier Musketeers defeated the Butler Bulldogs 9-2 on Sunday afternoon at Bulldog Park, completing a three-game Big East series sweep behind a six-run sixth inning and a dominant relief performance from Sam Stevens. Xavier improved to 25-27 overall, while Butler fell to 17-31. The Musketeers outhit the Bulldogs 15-7, with Jorge Valdes leading the way by going 4 for 6 with three RBIs. Butler’s offense was limited to two runs, both driven in by shortstop Logan Crock on a sixth-inning double. The game began with Xavier jumping ahead in the top of the first. Valdes singled through… Read more...