Xavier came into this matchup off a tough seven-run defeat on Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Iona Prep Gaels by a score of 4-2 on Wednesday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 5, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Xavier's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Iona Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Xavier will challenge rival Cardinal Spellman at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iona Prep is set to take on their familiar foe Monsignor Scanlan at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in the Gaels' favor as the team sits on nine straight wins at home while the Crusaders have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.
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