Xavier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hempstead Mustangs. The Lancers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Xavier now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Hempstead, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Xavier has already played their next matchup, a 7-6 victory against Iowa City on the 29th. As for Hempstead, they will be playing at home against Decorah-North Winneshiek at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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