Baseball Gets Wright State in First Midweek Game of 2016 Season

Brendan Bergen, Xavier Athletics Communication

CINCINNATI – Coming off a weekend sweep at USC Upstate, Xavier baseball gets Wright State in its first midweek action on Tuesday night at Nischwitz Stadium in Fairborn, Ohio.

• Just one year removed from a BIG EAST Championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament, Xavier is looking to rebound after a frustrating 15-38 (3-15 BIG EAST) season in 2015.

• Head coach Scott Googins is in his 11th season in 2016 with 19 returners, including All-BIG EAST pitcher Trent Astle and BIG EAST Rookie of the Year Nate Soria. Seniors Dan Rizzie and Andre Jernigan were also selected preseason All-BIG EAST.

• The Musketeers swept a three-game set at USC Upstate last…