Xaverian Brothers came out on top against Hopkinton on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Hawks took their game against the Hillers 5-2. The Hawks have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Hillers, too.
Jack O'Neil was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mike O'Keefe, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
Hawks
| 04/17/25 @ Hopkinton | 5-2 |
| 04/16/25 @ St. John's | 2-1 |
| 04/14/25 vs St. John's Prep | 4-3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Mansfield | 8-1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Catholic Memorial | 5-3 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for Xaverian Brothers, bringing their record up to 7-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Hopkinton, their loss ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3.
Looking ahead, Xaverian Brothers will host Taunton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hopkinton, they will head out to take on North Attleborough at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rocketeers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Hillers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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