OXFORD, Ohio – The RedHawks fell to Xavier on Tuesday afternoon after letting Xavier complete a four-run comeback and then scoring four runs in the 10th inning. Diego Cruz was a bright spot for the RedHawks, hitting two home runs during the contest. Miami falls to 29-14 with the loss, while Xavier improves to 21-25.

HOW IT HAPPENED:


Jake Tedesco pitched the first two innings for Miami, holding the Musketeers scoreless and throwing four strikeouts. Miami took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second as Christopher Roa hit his second home run of the season, a solo shot to right field.
Matthew Buffington caught a runner stealing home to end the third inning and get the RedHawks out of a bases-loaded jam.
The RedHawks took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Miami put two aboard with a walk and an HBP and advanced the lead runner, Buffington, to third on a fielder’s choice. A groundout by Tommy Harrison sent the run home.
The Musketeers leadoff batter in the fourth hit a solo home run to right field to make it a 2-1 game. In the top of the fifth, Xavier brought a runner to third with an error and a groundout and tied the game on an RBI groundout that brought the runner home. Ignacio Gonzalez responded with a solo home run to help the RedHawks reclaim the lead at 3-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning.
Roa hit a leadoff double in the bottom of the sixth and advanced to third as Mason Breidenbach came up with a pinch-hit single. Cruz hit his sixth round-tripper of the year, clearing the bags and putting the RedHawks up 6-2.
Xavier scored two runs in the top of the seventh, capitalizing on a walk, single and double in their first three at-bats to make it a 6-4 game.
The Musketeers tied the game in the top of the ninth, 6-6, as they scored with a double and a sac fly after putting two runners on base.
Evan Appelwick led off the bottom of the ninth with an infield single, but the RedHawks were unable to score, bringing the game to extras.
Miami fell into a jam in the top of the tenth, loading the bases with no outs and walking in two runs to give Xavier an 8-6 lead. A groundout marked the first out of the inning but allowed Xavier to score another run. The Muskies took a 10-6 lead on a wild pitch before Miami ended the inning by catching the runner on first in a pickle.
With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Cruz hit his second homer of the day, a solo home run to bring Miami back within three runs at 10-7. The RedHawks were unable to complete the comeback.

 
MIAMI GAME NOTES:


Harrison went 2-for-5 with an RBI.
Roa went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI.
Breidenbach went 1-for-2 with a run.
Cruz went 2-for-5 with two runs and four RBI.
The RedHawks let up nine walks while Xavier let up three.
Miami left eight on base while Xavier left nine on base.
The RedHawks made four errors.

UP NEXT:
Miami will head to Wright State tomorrow for a single game against the Raiders. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.