CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Xavier baseball began its 2019 season with a 12-3 loss at No. 7 North Carolina on Friday evening at Boshamer Stadium.
The Musketeers loaded the bases in each of the first two innings and tied the game at 3-3 before North Carolina scored nine unanswered runs to take control of the game.
Xavier was aggressive on the base paths, swiping four bags, and patient at the plate while drawing six walks. The big hit did not come all game, however, as XU stranded 14 runners overall.
• Xavier returns to action for game two against the Tar Heels on Saturday at 2 p.