Cincinnati 3, at Xavier 4

CINCINNATI (Interstat) — In a dramatic crosstown rivalry clash that defied pregame projections, the Xavier Musketeers rallied with two runs in the ninth inning to stun the Cincinnati Bearcats 4-3 on Tuesday evening at Marge Schott Stadium. The game, which began in the afternoon and concluded under the lights, saw the Musketeers (8-18) overcome a three-run deficit against a Bearcats squad (19-8) that entered with significant momentum and a dominant statistical forecast. Interstat’s game simulator had projected an 8-2 Cincinnati victory, with the Bearcats given a 58% probability to win. Cincinnati established an early lead, plating a run in the… Read more...