Friday, March 14
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Tulane University
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Photo by: Parker Waters
Baseball Rides Strong Pitching and Late Offense To 5-2 Victory Over Xavier
Mar 14, 2025 | Baseball
NEW ORLEANS – The Tulane baseball team (14-4) scored three runs in the seventh inning to earn a thrilling 5-2 victory over Xavier (7-12) on Friday, March 14, at home on Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
Luc Fladda (1-1) was the story of the game as he pitched seven innings, allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and recorded a career-high nine strikeouts in earning his first victory of the season. Jacob Moore struck out a man but also walked three in 0.1 of an inning worked. Michael Lombardi struck out both men he faced in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and had an unblemished ninth to earn his fourth save of the season. The Green Wave's staff struck out 14 Musketeers in the game.
Xavier's Jake Hooker (0-3) was tagged with the loss as he allowed three runs (one earned) in his inning of work on the mound.
Nate Johnson led the offensive attack with his two RBIs plus a hit. Tanner Chun had a hit and an RBI. Jason Wachs had a hit and scored a run. Theo Bryant IV totaled a hit and run. Connor Rasmussen picked up a hit and a run scored. Lombardi walked twice and scored a run as a hitter.
Tulane took the early lead on a Johnson single to plate Wachs in the second inning.
The Musketeers tied the game up on a home run from Hayden Christiansen in the third.
Clay Burdette gave Xavier the 2-1 lead with his fourth inning home run.
The Green Wave tied the score up in the sixth inning on Chun's RBI single to plate Gavin Schulz.
Tulane took the lead back for good in the bottom of seventh on a sacrifice bunt by Matthias Haas that was thrown away. A wild pitch followed to allow pinch runner Bryant with an insurance run and put the score at 4-2. Johnson was then hit by a pitch with the bases load to add another run to tally.
Next, Tulane plays the second game of the series against Xavier on Saturday, March 15, at the revised time of 6:30 p.m. on Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
Notables
Tulane improved the team's all-time record to 11-0 against Xavier…Connor Rasmussen has now reached base safely in his last 16 games…Tanner Chun extended his hitting streak to 10…Luc Fladda set a new career high with his nine strikeouts…The game marked the 12th time this season, and fourth consecutive game, the pitching staff has registered double digit strikeouts...This game was only the second time this season that the Tulane offense did not register an extra base hit (Pepperdine - 3/1)
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Luc Fladda (1-1) was the story of the game as he pitched seven innings, allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and recorded a career-high nine strikeouts in earning his first victory of the season. Jacob Moore struck out a man but also walked three in 0.1 of an inning worked. Michael Lombardi struck out both men he faced in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and had an unblemished ninth to earn his fourth save of the season. The Green Wave's staff struck out 14 Musketeers in the game.
Xavier's Jake Hooker (0-3) was tagged with the loss as he allowed three runs (one earned) in his inning of work on the mound.
Nate Johnson led the offensive attack with his two RBIs plus a hit. Tanner Chun had a hit and an RBI. Jason Wachs had a hit and scored a run. Theo Bryant IV totaled a hit and run. Connor Rasmussen picked up a hit and a run scored. Lombardi walked twice and scored a run as a hitter.
Tulane took the early lead on a Johnson single to plate Wachs in the second inning.
The Musketeers tied the game up on a home run from Hayden Christiansen in the third.
Clay Burdette gave Xavier the 2-1 lead with his fourth inning home run.
The Green Wave tied the score up in the sixth inning on Chun's RBI single to plate Gavin Schulz.
Tulane took the lead back for good in the bottom of seventh on a sacrifice bunt by Matthias Haas that was thrown away. A wild pitch followed to allow pinch runner Bryant with an insurance run and put the score at 4-2. Johnson was then hit by a pitch with the bases load to add another run to tally.
Next, Tulane plays the second game of the series against Xavier on Saturday, March 15, at the revised time of 6:30 p.m. on Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
Notables
Tulane improved the team's all-time record to 11-0 against Xavier…Connor Rasmussen has now reached base safely in his last 16 games…Tanner Chun extended his hitting streak to 10…Luc Fladda set a new career high with his nine strikeouts…The game marked the 12th time this season, and fourth consecutive game, the pitching staff has registered double digit strikeouts...This game was only the second time this season that the Tulane offense did not register an extra base hit (Pepperdine - 3/1)
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane baseball (@GreenWaveBSB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
TICKETS
Tickets for the baseball season and the upcoming football campaign can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
Â
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes, and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
                                                ---TulaneGreenWave.com---
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Luc Fladda (1-1)
L: HOOKER, J. (0-3)
S: Larson, Sam (4)
Batting:
2B: MISCH, C. 1 ; WACHSMANN 1
HR: CHRISTIANSEN 1 ; BURDETTE, C. 1
RBI: CHRISTIANSEN 1 ; BURDETTE, C. 1
Base Running:
RUNS: CHRISTIANSEN 1 ; BURDETTE, C. 1
Batting:
RBI: Chun, Tanner 1 ; Johnson, Nate 2
SH: Haas, Matthias 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Larson, Sam 1 ; Connor Rasmussen 1 ; Mazinter, Max 1 ; Gavin Schulz 1 ; Wachs, Jason 1
SB: Wachs, Jason 1 ; Johnson, Nate 1
HBP: Connor Rasmussen 1 ; Ayala, Bryson 1 ; Wachs, Jason 1 ; Johnson, Nate 1
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R
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H
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