MASON, Ohio - Damien Richard went a career-long eight innings and matched his career-high in strikeouts (9), but the Musketeers were held scoreless as St. John's picked up a 2-0 BIG EAST Tournament opening win over Xavier. The Musketeers moved to 25-30 on the year, while the Red Storm improved to 31-21.
The BIG EAST Tournament is being held at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio, on May 23-26.
- Sophomore Allbry Major went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double. He now has 16 multi-hit games this season.
- Senior Damien Richard made his team-leading seventh start of the season on Friday night.