Xavier Musketeers baseball gets road win over No. 3 Georgia Tech
The Xavier Musketeers baseball team defeated No. 3-ranked Georgia Tech 8-4 in extra innings on May 1, 2026, in Atlanta. Carter Christenson hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning for his first career home run, securing the win. The victory marked Xavier's first over a top 5 team since 2024 and snapped Georgia Tech's 13-game home winning streak.
- ▪Xavier defeated No. 3 Georgia Tech 8-4 in extra innings at Mac Nease Baseball Park in Atlanta.
- ▪Carter Christenson hit a three-run, two-out homer in the top of the 10th inning, his first career home run.
- ▪Michael Murphy pitched 6 ⅓ innings of two-run ball in relief, striking out six batters.
- ▪The win was Xavier's fifth Quad 1 victory of the season and improved their RPI by 19 spots.
- ▪Xavier was previously 1-7 all-time against Georgia Tech before this victory.
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