Xaverian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 14-3 to the St. Anthony's Friars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Xaverian of the 17-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For St. Anthony's part, Anthony Carlo was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was C.J. Alfano, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
Xaverian's defeat dropped their record down to 8-4. As for St. Anthony's, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season.
Xaverian will look to defend their home field on Monday against St. Francis Prep at 4:30 p.m. As for St. Anthony's, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 6-0 victory vs. Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK on the 11th.
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