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What happened to Creighton? Just saw they're off to a 1-8 start. Did they lose a lot from last year?

Hall2012 wrote:What happened to Creighton? Just saw their off to a 1-8 start. Did they lose a lot from last year?

You aren't alone wondering. Jays are now 1–10. I believe five or six of our losses have occurred either in extra innings or in the last at bat. We returned several decent pitchers but had to replace almost our entire lineup. Could be a long season.

Meanwhile St. John's is off to a great start! 10-1 and ranked #19.

Hall2012 wrote:Meanwhile St. John's is off to a great start! 10-1 and ranked #19.

#9 now at 15-2

St. John's Baseball‏ @StJohnsBaseball

#SJUBase has climbed to no. 5 in the latest @CBNewspaper poll, the team's highest ranking since the @NCAACWS season of 1980.

Congrats to Seton Hall senior Zach Prendergast for pitching a no hitter at Villanova over the weekend. That's the second no hitter in as many years for the Pirates (last year's was actually a perfect game if I remember correctly).

The win also clinched a spot in the Big East Tournament for the Pirates, meaning along with Creighton and St. John's, 3 of the 4 spots are now decided. Xavier leads the way for the 4th spot with Butler still in contention.

Jays win;

2017 BIG EAST Baseball Championship

Thursday, May 25 – First Round (BEDN)
Game 1: #2 St. John's vs. #3 Xavier, 2:30 pm (CT)
Game 2: #1 Creighton vs. #4 Seton Hall, 6:30 pm (CT)

Friday, May 26 – Second Round (BEDN)
Losers' bracket at 2:30 pm (CT) (Game 3)
Winners' bracket at 6:30 pm (CT) (Game 4)

Saturday, May 27 – Semifinal (BEDN)
Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Loser at 2:30 pm (CT) (Game 5)

Sunday, May 28 – Championship (FS2)
Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner at 12 pm (CT) ET
**an If-necessary game will be played at 3:30 pm (CT) should the Game 4 winner lose **

Congrats to Xavier for winning the Big East Tournament today and securing a bid to the NCAA Tournament. I think St. Johns did enough during an impressive non-conference to get an at-large bid as well.

X crushed the Sooners 11 zip after beating Rider 3-1, then lost in a great back and forth game on ESPN to Louisville @ Louisville 8-7. Another great season for the Muskies. We'll get er done some day.