CINCINNATI - Xavier baseball wrapped up the BIG EAST opening series against Butler with a sweep, taking game three, 13-6, at Hayden Field and winning a program-best 10th straight game in the process. Xavier moves to 20-12 on the season and stands at 3-0 in BIG EAST action.
The Bulldogs took the lead on a first-inning home run and added a pair of runs in the third to lead 3-0 going into the bottom of the frame.
In the bottom of the third, led off with a double, then came home on a double. Housinger would score on an error to help Xavier cut the lead to 3-2.