Seven home runs and four lead changes later, Louisville (4-0) won a slugfest at Jim Patterson Stadium on Wednesday afternoon against the visiting Musketeers (0-5). Every time Xavier threw a punch, the Cardinals responded, ultimately landing the knockout blow with four runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to seal the victory.
Xavier took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning with a solo shot by Jared Cushing, but they would only hold on to the lead for a short period of time.
Fast forward to the bottom of the second when Ryan McCoy belted his second home run of the season, followed by a back-to-jack by Eddie King Jr.