Xavier Falls in Game Two to Blue Jays

CINCINNATI, OH - Xavier baseball was in the throws of another close duel with the BIG EAST leaders. While Creighton took the win 11-9, there was never as easy moment throughout the game.

Things started like they did in Game One, with a first-inning run. The 1-0 score held for four full innings until Jack Housinger gave Xavier the lead with a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth. Jonathan Kelly and Trevor Olson combined to hold Creighton in check for 5.2 innings

Creighton hit a grand slam in the top of the seventh to retake the lead, but it would be challenging to keep it. They scored again in the eighth, but three singles in the bottom half brought Xavier back within three. The Blue Jays…