Baseball 2017-2018 [Archive] - Xavier Message Board

X-band '01

10-31-2017, 06:02 PM

Xavier Co-Hosting the 2018 Big East Baseball Championship (http://sunbeltsports.org/news/2017/10/31/mens-basketball-uta-hervey-picked-to-lead-sun-belt-in-2017-18-season.aspx)

They'll be playing the tournament at Prasco Park (in Mason) this upcoming season. This was the same place where Xavier played a home game on TV against Seton Hall last season.

GoMuskies

10-31-2017, 06:11 PM

From TD Ameritrade to Prasco Park. Quite a downgrade!

muskienick

10-31-2017, 10:45 PM

From TD Ameritrade to Prasco Park. Quite a downgrade!

It's a bit of shame that we have to host such events off campus. If only there were more room where the present field is for stands that could comfortably accommodate 5,000 to 6,000 fans. It's also a shame that we can't afford to pay our head baseball coach an amount that would justify him and his staff to truly commit to the Musketeer program. As much as the basketball program and the Cintas Center bring into the Xavier sports program, it's difficult to see why we cannot adequately support the baseball program such that we have inviting facilities and the cash to pay proven coaches and manager to stay put!

So we have a giant hurdle to fly over: a combination to commit to the baseball program in terms of facilities and coaches salaries. Baseball can be a bigger draw than it currently is. The sport is historic in Cincinnati. But Xavier needs to do more to interest the fans. We at least have to be made to feel that the Muskie baseball program is considered important enough to be treated (on a Ca$h basis) as annual contender for a trip to the College World Series on an annual basis through its excellence in Big East play and beyond.

X-band '01

11-14-2017, 07:34 PM

2018 Xavier Baseball Schedule (http://goxavier.com/schedule.aspx?path=baseball)

Xavier may be reloading in 2018, but they scheduled up this year. Notable noncon opponents (also in last year's NCAA Tournament) include Florida State, Kentucky, Louisville, Wright State and Dallas Baptist.

They also have a West Coast roadie this year with 3 games at Saint Mary's, a midweek game against Cal and a 3-game series at San Francisco.

X-band '01

12-19-2017, 11:47 AM

BigEast.com - St. John's Picked to Win Big East, Xavier Picked 2nd for 2018 Baseball Season (http://www.bigeast.com/news/2017/12/19/baseball-st-johns-picked-as-preseason-bigeastbase-favorite.aspx)

3 Xavier players also named to the preseason All-Big East team - shortstop Chris Givin, DH Conor Grammes and P Matt Kent.

X-band '01

01-24-2018, 10:53 AM

Muskie

02-13-2018, 03:47 PM

We are 3 days away from Baseball Season starting. Any hope of a return to the College Playoffs?

GoMuskies

02-13-2018, 03:49 PM

We are 3 days away from Baseball Season starting. Any hope of a return to the College Playoffs?

Sure, the Big East is awful, so there's always hope. Hopefully the new coach is a good one.

X-band '01

02-13-2018, 04:18 PM

They've got the bats to contend for the Big East and possibly get back to the NCAA Tournament, but they're hitting the reset button on the pitching staff. Matt Kent was a preseason All-Big East selection, but I don't know if he'll move to the starting rotation (like Garrett Schilling did last year) or remain in the bullpen.

paulxu

02-13-2018, 09:15 PM

Whoa Nellie! Just checked the scheduled.

Muskie diamond warriors making a 3 game swing through Spartanburg next weekend.
Wofford, PC and Upstate. Will be going to see the batsmen.

GoMuskies

02-13-2018, 09:19 PM

Nice that sounds fun. Do you think they serve bourbon, or will you have to bring your own?

paulxu

02-13-2018, 10:17 PM

I'll definitely have some with me :)

X-band '01

02-15-2018, 03:56 PM

GoXavier.com - Baseball Season Tickets On Sale (http://goxavier.com/news/2018/1/23/2018-baseball-tickets-on-sale-now.aspx)

Little bit of a new wrinkle this season in that Xavier will return to requiring paid tickets for attendance at baseball games this year. General admission tickets are $5, but a season ticket would be $25 and also includes a Xavier mini-bat that can be picked up at any home game in March or April. This is similar to the scarf promotion that Xavier has for the soccer teams.

Also don't forget that Xavier will be hosting the Big East Tournament at Prasco Park up in Mason this season. Tickets for the tournament go on sale at a later time (and are separate).

Just a friendly reminder that you can join the ranks of season ticket holders for baseball for a mere $25 this year. All season ticket holders get a mini bat that can be picked up at any home game during March or April.

I suspect not many will be attending the home opener against Miami since that will more likely than not be the same day where the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament is taking place.

We are 3 days away from Baseball Season starting. Any hope of a return to the College Playoffs?

Less than 24 hours away now.

4:00 PM - ACC Network Extra/WatchESPN - Xavier at Florida State (http://www.espn.com/watch/?type=livenow&channel=accextra)

GoMuskies

02-16-2018, 02:19 PM

Not Xavier related, but Luke Heimlich is starting for Oregon State today. Will be interesting to see how that plays out this year (and in the MLB draft).

X-band '01

02-16-2018, 03:41 PM

Starting Lineup - Game 1 (https://twitter.com/XavierBASE/status/964597300847960064)

1)SS - Chris Givin (JR)
2)3B - Conor Grammes (SO)
3)RF - Joe Gellenbeck (GR)
4)DH - Blaine Griffiths (SR)
5)2B - Sam Flamini (JR)
6)CF - Allbry Major (FR)
7)1B - Matt Warkentin (JR)
8)C - Nate Soria (SR)
9)LF - Mitch Gallagher (SR)

Starting Pitcher - LHP Trevor Olson (FR)

Will LaRue is another returning starter from last year - he'll be out of action early on because of an injury.

GoMuskies

02-16-2018, 03:47 PM

I saw lots of freshman pitchers when I looked at the roster. Hopefully some of them are pretty good. The pitching staff was strong at the top last year, but it was quite thin. Definitely needed reinforcements.

GoMuskies

02-16-2018, 04:19 PM

I was excited this one was on WatchESPN....but it's just a tease. There is not actually a stream. Bummer.

Issues now solved. Stream is working.

X-band '01

02-16-2018, 04:22 PM

Ok - we'll just go Live Audio (http://seminoles.leanplayer.com/)

No score in the bottom of the first - Olson walked the first two hitters so far.

X-band '01

02-16-2018, 04:23 PM

And we have video working!

GoMuskies

02-16-2018, 04:33 PM

Who would have throught starting a true freshman at FSU in his first start would be a disaster? Hopefully it does not cause lasting damage to Olson.

X-band '01

02-16-2018, 04:39 PM

Started to have flashbacks of Matt Kent's control issues in the regional final at Louisville last year.

GetUp5

02-16-2018, 05:24 PM

Who would have throught starting a true freshman at FSU in his first start would be a disaster? Hopefully it does not cause lasting damage to Olson.

It really is 2018 when we're hoping there isn't "lasting damage" to a kid who didn't throw well in his first start. He's a talented kid and should have pitched better. Xavier Baseball isn't a small time program anymore, they're recruiting on a high level and these guys have to perform. He'll be fine.

GoMuskies

02-16-2018, 05:26 PM

I get that, but it's not like he did his thing and just got beat up. He faced 10 batters and issued free passes to 5 of them. Plus a couple of wild pitches. That will definitely leave a scar.

GoMuskies

02-20-2018, 10:20 AM

0-3 weekend for Xavier. Likely to be 0-4 after Xavier visits Kentucky today.

In other news, Mississippi State is firing its baseball coach for cause today. Apparently he's been a naughty boy. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/mississippi-state/2018/02/19/mississippi-state-fires-baseball-coach-andy-cannizaro-reports/353817002/

X-band '01

02-20-2018, 01:30 PM

Game was originally supposed to be tomorrow night but was moved up a day b/c of weather concerns for tomorrow night.

GoMuskies

02-20-2018, 06:08 PM

Xavier and Kentucky are on WatchESPN FWIW.

GoMuskies

02-20-2018, 07:58 PM

Nice outing for freshman Henry Miller at #8 Kentucky. 4 IP and left with Xavier up 2-1. Now freshman Allbry Major is on in relief. Major started in CF and has the two-run single that accounted for all Xavier's runs so far.

X-band '01

02-20-2018, 08:42 PM

Xavier and Kentucky are on WatchESPN FWIW.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to access WatchESPN through Spectrum for the past week. Didn't really matter considering the team was swinging over their heads at FSU, but tonight's game has been much more winnable so far.

Nice outing for freshman Henry Miller at #8 Kentucky. 4 IP and left with Xavier up 2-1. Now freshman Allbry Major is on in relief. Major started in CF and has the two-run single that accounted for all Xavier's runs so far.

And Major promptly throws a gopher ball to the first UK hitter in the bottom of the 6th. Tie game.

GoMuskies

02-20-2018, 09:49 PM

At least we took UK to extras. 2-2 in the 10th. Worked out of a bases loaded one out jam to get there.

GoMuskies

02-20-2018, 10:15 PM

Muskies knock off #8 UK 3-2 in ten innings. Huge win!

Masterofreality

02-20-2018, 10:17 PM

Yep! Nice win over a Top 10 ranked team.
Tough opening weekend, but this is a nice recovery!

Liked the peg throwing out the UK guy trying to steal in B 10th too. #Clutch

X-band '01

02-20-2018, 10:26 PM

And in front of a record crowd at UK too.

GoMuskies

02-20-2018, 10:34 PM

Paul should enjoy watching this team (over many bourbons) this weekend.

Masterofreality

02-20-2018, 10:39 PM

And in front of a record crowd at UK too.

*OpeningNight*

paulxu

02-20-2018, 10:42 PM

Paul should enjoy watching this team (over many bourbons) this weekend.

Damn straight.

GoMuskies

02-23-2018, 09:57 PM

Xavier finally played a team that's not in the top 10...and got their asses kicked 16-2 by Wofford. Tomorrow is a new day with a doubleheader in paultown.

paulxu

02-23-2018, 10:44 PM

It was not pretty. They pounded the heck out of us.
On the bright side, the evening was not wasted. I met a number of parents following their Muskie players all the way here, in strange roundabout ways.
One family from Ontario went to Florida for vacation, and stopped here on the way back for the weekend series.
Another from Indianapolis who follows them everywhere.
Talked to the bus driver, and neither of us can figure out why they booked their rooms in Greenville (30 miles away). We do have hotels in Spartanburg.
Also met some Wofford football players who have lots of teammates from Ohio; one guy's roommate played at St X.

Now, maybe I can do better tomorrow with the score. Young team; playing lots of freshmen. Will get better.

X-band '01

02-24-2018, 02:35 PM

There was actually a 2nd bonus gift that came with the baseball season tickets - they came packaged along with a Xavier flag in the mail.

bobbiemcgee

02-24-2018, 05:56 PM

X beats Blue Ho's in the 9th.

http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=211641

X-band '01

02-24-2018, 06:33 PM

It was good to get both Will LaRue and Chris Givin back in the lineup against Presby. Givin played 1 game at FSU but both have been out of action for the most part so far.

Trey Schramm got the win in relief - he's looking more and more like he'll be the closer.

GoMuskies

02-24-2018, 06:51 PM

Getting ready to go for win #3 against USC Sparkletown. A 3-1 week would be a huge success despite the Wofford shellacking.

GoMuskies

02-24-2018, 09:19 PM

Muskies up 7-1 In the 7th in the nightcap.

bobbiemcgee

02-24-2018, 10:11 PM

7 runs on 22 hits. Gellenbeck 5 for 5. Staff sweeping up broken bourbon bottles.

paulxu

02-25-2018, 07:51 AM

Bourbon is good for baseball.

(It has been personally road tested.)

GoMuskies

02-25-2018, 11:32 PM

St. John's beat #6 North Carolina this week, so a pretty decent week for the Big East (2-0 vs. the top 10). Granted, UNC won't be #6 for long, they went 1-4 this week, also losing to UNCW and losing two of three to East Carolina.

GoMuskies

02-27-2018, 12:36 AM

Should be a nice day in Louisville on Tuesday for the Muskies to seek their second consecutive high profile midweek win. Even though Kentucky is ranked higher, I think this will be a much tougher hill to climb for Xavier. Louisville just absolutely never loses these midweek games. Hope that changes tomorrow!

GoMuskies

02-27-2018, 03:06 PM

Xavier and top 20 Louisville (top 10 depending on the poll) are underway in the first inning on WatchESPN.

GoMuskies

02-27-2018, 04:46 PM

Muskies 4, Cards 2 half way home. Xavier got two runs in the 5th but missed a golden opportunity for more. Bases loaded and one out, and only two popups to show for it.

GoMuskies

02-27-2018, 06:35 PM

Lost 6-4. Had the bases loaded in the 8th with two out, and our guy took a 2-2 pitch that looked low and away. Called strike three. Coach O'Connor earned what I assume was his first hook as a college head coach arguing the call.

X-band '01

03-01-2018, 09:03 PM

GoXavier.com - Saint Mary's Preview (http://goxavier.com/news/2018/3/1/baseball-begins-west-coast-road-swing-with-three-at-st-marys-college.aspx)

Friday Video Link (http://www.wccsports.com/gamecenter/m-basebl/gc-030218-stma.html)

Saturday Video Link (http://www.wccsports.com/gamecenter/m-basebl/gc-030318-stma.html)

Sunday Video Link (http://www.wccsports.com/gamecenter/m-basebl/gc-030418-stma.html)

GoMuskies

03-07-2018, 09:33 AM

The baseball Muskies are having a tough West Coast swing. 0-4 now, with four more at San Francisco coming this weekend. The've got a month to go to get into the more comfortable Big East play.

X-band '01

03-07-2018, 10:35 AM

Or 11 days until their home opener, for that matter.

GoMuskies

03-19-2018, 02:12 PM

Xavier swept THE Miami University over the weekend to get to 7-12 on the year. So we've got that going for us.

GoMuskies

03-20-2018, 02:01 PM

The Muskies host #6 Kentucky at 3pm today. Xavier is already 1-0 against the Kentucky, so the Wildcats should be out for revenge.

X-band '01

03-20-2018, 02:29 PM

Broadcast Link (http://goxavier.com/watch/?Live=1291&type=Live)

Looks like they'll be able to get today's game in, but tomorrow may be another issue with snow in the forecast at Eastern Kentucky.

GoMuskies

03-20-2018, 05:51 PM

I guess Xavier wasn't up for beating Kentucky twice. The Muskies are down 20-4 in the 7th. 7 HRs for Kentucky so far. Xavier sent out a starter with a 13.50 ERA to face the #6 team in the nation. He actually wasn't that bad (4 ERs in 3 IP actually LOWERED his ERA), but the bullpen WAS that bad.

Oh, well.

Muskie

03-27-2018, 02:22 PM

Since nothing is going on today. The Baseball team plays today at 3p at Hayden Field.

Live Stats: http://bit.ly/1SThH0W (https://t.co/RQPzETRutT)Listen: http://bit.ly/2GdddU7 (https://t.co/3MnlYhgJWo)

Muskie

03-28-2018, 10:14 AM

A freshman struck out 9 and X beat Wright St 2-0. (Link (http://goxavier.com/news/2018/3/27/zwack-ks-9-gellenbeck-homers-as-xavier-baseball-beats-wright-state-2-0.aspx))

GoMuskies

03-28-2018, 10:15 AM

Actually 2-0. Shutting out anyone in the launching pad that is Hayden Field is pretty impressive.

Muskie

03-28-2018, 10:22 AM

Fixed it. Actually knew it was a shut-out. Typo.

X-band '01

03-30-2018, 06:21 PM

Muskies got a win today against Southern in Dallas - they'll have a taller task when they play Dallas Baptist tonight and tomorrow night. The Patriots are an associate member of the Missouri Valley that has been a frequent NCAA Tournament team the past decade.

X-band '01

04-03-2018, 08:51 PM

Pitching has gotten raked against Dallas Baptist and Eastern Kentucky, but fortunately the bats broke out bigtime tonight. X currently leading EKU 22-13 in the bottom of the 9th on the strength of a 13-run 5th inning.

Also keep in mind Big East play finally begins this weekend with a 3-game set at Georgetown.

GoMuskies

04-09-2018, 02:10 PM

It's REALLY early, but with Xavier dropping 2 of 3 to 7-19 (coming in) Georgetown in the Big East opening weekend, Xavier is now starting to move into the danger zone on qualifying for the Big East Tournament. Given that Xavier is hosting, that would be a bit embarrassing. Big series with Seton Hall this weekend, who would seem to be the other most likely candidate for the #4 spot in the Tournament (St. John's, Creighton and Butler are the likely top 3).

X-band '01

04-09-2018, 04:52 PM

Losing both of those games on walkoffs at Georgetown also sucked - they need at minimum one game at Seton Hall this weekend, although 2 or 3 would be desired given that both St. John's and Creighton come to Xavier this season.

Butler and Creighton ended up splitting a pair of games on a neutral site after snow cancelled their first game in Omaha. St. John's swept Villanova in 3 elsewhere in the Big East.

X-band '01

04-16-2018, 12:21 PM

Bad news is that Xavier only got one win at Seton Hall - but the good news was Creighton getting swept at St. John's this weekend. The Bluejays are 1-4 right now and, like Xavier, are outside of the Top 4 at the moment. Xavier's series at home against Creighton is an absolute must-win series at this point.

The only road series Xavier has left is Butler, but they're going to be a handful this season.

GoMuskies

04-20-2018, 11:15 AM

According to the box score, Xavier's 10-7 loss to UC on Wednesday took 4 hours and 23 minutes. It was not an extra inning game. Double yuck.

X-band '01

04-20-2018, 03:36 PM

Opening game not starting well for X. Creighton hit a pair of homers to take a 3-0 lead in the first inning and P Trevor Olson (in relief of Matt Kent) already in trouble in the 2nd inning.

GoMuskies

04-20-2018, 06:36 PM

Opening game not starting well for X. Creighton hit a pair of homers to take a 3-0 lead in the first inning and P Trevor Olson (in relief of Matt Kent) already in trouble in the 2nd inning.

Nipped us 24-8

GoMuskies

04-27-2018, 06:01 PM

Big win for Xavier today. They beat 9-0 St. John's 7-3 in the opener of their 3 game series. Xavier is 4-6 and fighting for that #4 spot in the conference so that they can play in the Big East Tournament they are hosting.

X-band '01

04-28-2018, 09:22 AM

The good news in that race was that Seton Hall swept Butler last week - the Pirates and Johnnies only have 1 loss apiece. Xavier has to win their last 3 series to have any shot (and a sweep at Butler would really be ideal - Creighton has a very soft schedule remaining).

GoMuskies

04-28-2018, 03:54 PM

X definitely pissed off the Johnnies yesterday. X got up 5-0 today in the 2nd. Now in the top of the 6th and it's 22-6 bad guys. Just a little 22-1 spurt. No big deal.

X-band '01

04-28-2018, 05:41 PM

34-7. That has to be some kind of record.

usfldan

04-29-2018, 01:44 AM

34-7. That has to be some kind of record.

I thought I saw that score when I drove by the field today. I figured it had to be some kind of slow-pitch softball game.

bjf123

04-29-2018, 10:15 AM

34-7. That has to be some kind of record.

I didn’t think we played football at X?

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GoMuskies

05-11-2018, 04:32 PM

Doesn't much matter anymore, but Xavier walloped Penn State 11-1 today. If Xavier sweeps Villanova next week they have the tiniest of chances to make the Big East Tournament they're hosting. It would take a real miracle.

X-band '01

05-11-2018, 04:38 PM

This is the miracle that would need to happen:

Georgetown sweeps Butler this weekend
St. John's sweeps Butler the following weekend

Winless Villanova somehow manages to win at least one or two games against Creighton while Xavier sweeps Villanova.

For all intents and purposes, a bad season will mercifully come to an end next weekend when X hosts Nova at Hayden Field.

Masterofreality

05-13-2018, 11:46 AM

X-band '01

05-21-2018, 11:28 AM

Not sure if this is because Xavier didn't make the field (or if anyone even gives a F), but there will be no charge for either admission or concessions for the upcoming Big East Tournament at Mason's Prasco Park this weekend. FWIW, St. John's, Seton Hall, Butler and Georgetown made the field (Creighton was the other surprise team that got snubbed).

GoMuskies

05-21-2018, 11:33 AM

Xavier lost to Villanova. That's not good. After beating them 23-1 in the first game.

Lots of freshmen this year. Hopefully that pain bears fruit next year.

By the way, the entire season came down to the two extra inning losses at Georgetown. If Xavier wins those two, they're playing in the Big East Tournament this weekend.

X-band '01

05-21-2018, 12:27 PM

That was Villanova's only win in the Big East this year. Ugh.

As it was, one of my preseason fears came to fruition in that the pitching staff was so young and never developed any consistency this year. Next year, there will be a lot of offensive firepower that needs to be reloaded as well.

X-band '01

05-23-2018, 01:31 PM

Allbry Major (OF/P) was named Freshman of the Year and 2nd-team All-Big East in the conference awards that were announced today. He was the lone Xavier player honored.

rosaliecea

01-29-2019, 06:04 AM