April 18, 2026 Creighton at Villanova

(20-16, 6-2)
20

(12-22, 0-8)
2
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 18 | 0 |
| Villanova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Box Score
Creighton
Villanova
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
lf Lew Rice
|
6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
dh/c Nate McHugh
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
|
ss Ben North
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
|
rf Teddy Deters
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
|
1b Nick Bowron
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
3b Rocco Gump
|
2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
|
2b Joe Washburn
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
2b/3b Nick Venteicher
|
4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 42 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
Batting
2B:
Lew Rice
, Nate McHugh
, Ben North (2)
, Teddy Deters
HR:
Connor Capece
, Chris Baillargeon
, Nick Venteicher
RBI:
Lew Rice
, Nate McHugh
, Ben North (3)
, Jaxon Goldberg (2)
, Isaac Wachsmann
, Connor Capece (3)
, Chris Baillargeon (3)
, Rocco Gump (2)
, Nick Venteicher (4)
Sac:
Nick Venteicher
Baserunning
SB:
Isaac Wachsmann
, Rocco Gump
, Nick Venteicher
| Hitters | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | LOB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
|
lf Austin Lemon
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
|
rf Aidan Barry
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
|
cf/p Jack Roventini
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
|
dh John Freitag
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
dh Trent Toole
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 31 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 9 |
Batting
2B:
Brayden Leonard
, John Freitag
RBI:
Brayden Leonard
, Michael Whooley
Baserunning
CS:
Mark Giallusi
, Jack Roventini
Fielding
E:
Jack Roventini
DP:
Brayden Leonard (2)
, Michael Whooley
, Carter Richey (2)
, Larry Hotaling
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | WP | BF | AB | NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Wendt | 3.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 69 |
| Jakob Ruhl (W, 3-1) | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 43 |
| Shane Curtin | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 25 |
| Brian Gould | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 18 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 31 | 155 |
Pitching
Batters faced:
Shea Wendt (18)
, Jakob Ruhl (10)
, Shane Curtin (6)
, Brian Gould (4)
HBP:
Shea Wendt
Pitches-Strikes: Shea Wendt (69-35), Jakob Ruhl (43-24), Shane Curtin (25-15), Brian Gould (18-10)
| Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | WP | BF | AB | NP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kelley (L, 2-4) | 3.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 16 | 65 |
| Jack Chavez | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 26 |
| CJ Furey | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 18 |
| Pat McKenzie | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Ryan Conrad | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
| Carsten Finnvold | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Jack Roventini | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 27 |
| Trent Toole | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 54 | 42 | 197 |
Pitching
Batters faced:
Jack Kelley (19)
, Jack Chavez (9)
, CJ Furey (4)
, Pat McKenzie (2)
, Ryan Conrad (5)
, Carsten Finnvold (3)
, Jack Roventini (8)
, Trent Toole (4)
WP:
Jack Chavez
HBP:
Jack Kelley
Pitches-Strikes: Jack Kelley (65-40), Jack Chavez (26-12), CJ Furey (18-8), Pat McKenzie (9-1), Ryan Conrad (18-9), Carsten Finnvold (20-12), Jack Roventini (27-15), Trent Toole (14-9)
| Innings | Play | V - H |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Chris Baillargeon homered to left center, 2 RBI (1-0 B); Teddy Deters scored. | 2 - 0 |
| 2nd | Ben North doubled to right center, 3 RBI (2-1 BBK); Nate McHugh scored; Lew Rice scored; Rocco Gump scored. | 5 - 0 |
| 4th | Nick Venteicher homered to left center, 2 RBI (1-2 KSB); Rocco Gump scored. | 7 - 0 |
| 4th | Brayden Leonard walked, RBI (3-2 KBKBBB); Larry Hotaling advanced to second; John Freitag advanced to third; Mark Giallusi scored. | 7 - 1 |
| 4th | Michael Whooley walked, RBI (3-2 BBKBKB); Brayden Leonard advanced to second; Larry Hotaling advanced to third; John Freitag scored. | 7 - 2 |
| 6th | Lew Rice doubled to left field, RBI (1-0 B); Rocco Gump scored. | 8 - 2 |
| 7th | Chris Baillargeon walked, RBI (3-1 KBBBB); Teddy Deters advanced to second; Connor Capece advanced to third; Isaac Wachsmann scored. | 9 - 2 |
| 7th | Rocco Gump singled, advanced to second on an error by cf, 2 RBI (0-2 KF); Chris Baillargeon advanced to third; Teddy Deters scored; Connor Capece scored. | 11 - 2 |
| 7th | Nick Venteicher singled to center field, 2 RBI (2-1 BFB); Rocco Gump scored; Chris Baillargeon scored. | 13 - 2 |
| 7th | Isaac Wachsmann reached on a fielder's choice, RBI (1-1 BK); Ben North advanced to second; Nate McHugh out at third 3b unassisted; Nick Venteicher scored. | 14 - 2 |
| 7th | Connor Capece homered to left field, 3 RBI (2-2 BKFB); Isaac Wachsmann scored; Ben North scored. | 17 - 2 |
| 8th | Nate McHugh doubled to left field, RBI (2-2 SBSB); Lew Rice advanced to third; Nick Venteicher scored. | 18 - 2 |
| 8th | Jaxon Goldberg singled through the right side, 2 RBI (0-1 S); Nate McHugh scored; Lew Rice scored. | 20 - 2 |
Other Information
| Location: | Villanova, Pennsylvania |
| Stadium: | VU Ballpark |
| Attendance: | 0 |
| Duration: | 3:24 |
| Umpires: | Home plate - Joseph Cruz , First base - Ethan Gorsak , Third base - Brian Peterson |
Play By Play
| Innings | Play | V - H |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Chris Baillargeon homered to left center, 2 RBI (1-0 B); Teddy Deters scored. | 2 - 0 |
| 2nd | Ben North doubled to right center, 3 RBI (2-1 BBK); Nate McHugh scored; Lew Rice scored; Rocco Gump scored. | 5 - 0 |
| 4th | Nick Venteicher homered to left center, 2 RBI (1-2 KSB); Rocco Gump scored. | 7 - 0 |
| 4th | Brayden Leonard walked, RBI (3-2 KBKBBB); Larry Hotaling advanced to second; John Freitag advanced to third; Mark Giallusi scored. | 7 - 1 |
| 4th | Michael Whooley walked, RBI (3-2 BBKBKB); Brayden Leonard advanced to second; Larry Hotaling advanced to third; John Freitag scored. | 7 - 2 |
| 6th | Lew Rice doubled to left field, RBI (1-0 B); Rocco Gump scored. | 8 - 2 |
| 7th | Chris Baillargeon walked, RBI (3-1 KBBBB); Teddy Deters advanced to second; Connor Capece advanced to third; Isaac Wachsmann scored. | 9 - 2 |
| 7th | Rocco Gump singled, advanced to second on an error by cf, 2 RBI (0-2 KF); Chris Baillargeon advanced to third; Teddy Deters scored; Connor Capece scored. | 11 - 2 |
| 7th | Nick Venteicher singled to center field, 2 RBI (2-1 BFB); Rocco Gump scored; Chris Baillargeon scored. | 13 - 2 |
| 7th | Isaac Wachsmann reached on a fielder's choice, RBI (1-1 BK); Ben North advanced to second; Nate McHugh out at third 3b unassisted; Nick Venteicher scored. | 14 - 2 |
| 7th | Connor Capece homered to left field, 3 RBI (2-2 BKFB); Isaac Wachsmann scored; Ben North scored. | 17 - 2 |
| 8th | Nate McHugh doubled to left field, RBI (2-2 SBSB); Lew Rice advanced to third; Nick Venteicher scored. | 18 - 2 |
| 8th | Jaxon Goldberg singled through the right side, 2 RBI (0-1 S); Nate McHugh scored; Lew Rice scored. | 20 - 2 |
All Plays
|
| Lew Rice grounded out p to 2b to 1b (0-2 KF). (1 out) |
| Nate McHugh fouled out to 1b (2-1 BBS). (2 out) |
| Ben North doubled to right center (1-2 SFB). |
| Isaac Wachsmann struck out swinging (0-2 SFS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| JoJo Montgomery singled up the middle (1-0 B). |
| Brayden Leonard doubled to right field (2-2 BFBK); JoJo Montgomery advanced to third. |
| Michael Whooley struck out swinging (1-2 KFBFS). (1 out) |
| Collin Quintano struck out looking (3-2 BBKBFK). (2 out) |
| Austin Lemon walked (3-0 BBBB). |
| Mark Giallusi struck out swinging (1-2 BSSS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 3 LOB |
|
| Connor Capece flied out to ss (2-0 BB). (1 out) |
| Teddy Deters doubled to center field (0-0). |
| Chris Baillargeon homered to left center, 2 RBI (1-0 B); Teddy Deters scored. |
| Rocco Gump hit by pitch (3-2 BBKBFH). |
| Rocco Gump stole second. |
| Nick Venteicher out on batter's interference (0-2 KS). (2 out) |
| Lew Rice singled to catcher (0-2 KK). |
| Nate McHugh walked (3-1 BBBKB); Lew Rice advanced to second; Rocco Gump advanced to third. |
| Ben North doubled to right center, 3 RBI (2-1 BBK); Nate McHugh scored; Lew Rice scored; Rocco Gump scored. |
| Isaac Wachsmann struck out swinging (2-2 BBFKS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 5 Runs , 4 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| John Freitag flied out to lf (0-1 K). (1 out) |
| Larry Hotaling out at first 1b to p (0-0). (2 out) |
| Jack Roventini struck out looking (2-2 SBBSK). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Connor Capece flied out to cf (2-2 KBBS). (1 out) |
| Teddy Deters struck out swinging (0-2 KSS). (2 out) |
| Chris Baillargeon flied out to cf (0-0). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| JoJo Montgomery out at first 1b to p (0-0). (1 out) |
| Brayden Leonard walked (3-0 BBBB). |
| Michael Whooley walked (3-0 BBBB); Brayden Leonard advanced to second. |
| Collin Quintano flied out to cf (1-1 BK). (2 out) |
| Austin Lemon grounded out to p (1-0 B). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| Carter Richey to 1b for Collin Quintano. |
| Rocco Gump walked (3-1 BBBKB). |
| Nick Venteicher homered to left center, 2 RBI (1-2 KSB); Rocco Gump scored. |
| Lew Rice singled to right field (0-1 F). |
| Jack Chavez to p for Jack Kelley. |
| Nate McHugh popped up to ss (3-1 BBKB). (1 out) |
| Ben North walked (3-1 BBBSB); Lew Rice advanced to second. |
| Isaac Wachsmann grounded into double play 3b to 2b to 1b (0-0); Ben North out on the play. (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 2 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Mark Giallusi hit by pitch (2-2 BKKH). |
| John Freitag doubled to right center (2-2 SKBB); Mark Giallusi advanced to third. |
| Larry Hotaling walked (3-2 BKBBSB). |
| Jack Roventini struck out looking (2-2 FBFFBK). (1 out) |
| Jakob Ruhl to p for Shea Wendt. |
| JoJo Montgomery struck out swinging (0-2 FSS). (2 out) |
| Brayden Leonard walked, RBI (3-2 KBKBBB); Larry Hotaling advanced to second; John Freitag advanced to third; Mark Giallusi scored. |
| Michael Whooley walked, RBI (3-2 BBKBKB); Brayden Leonard advanced to second; Larry Hotaling advanced to third; John Freitag scored. |
| Carter Richey struck out looking (1-2 SBSK). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 2 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 3 LOB |
|
| Connor Capece singled to third base (1-0 B). |
| Teddy Deters popped up to ss (0-0). (1 out) |
| Chris Baillargeon grounded into double play ss to 2b to 1b (2-1 KBB); Connor Capece out on the play. (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Austin Lemon singled to second base (1-0 B). |
| Mark Giallusi reached on a fielder's choice (1-0 B); Austin Lemon out at second 3b to 2b. (1 out) |
| John Freitag struck out looking (3-2 BBFBFK); Mark Giallusi out at second c to 2b, caught stealing. (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Rocco Gump singled to right field (3-1 BKBB). |
| Nick Venteicher grounded out to 3b, SAC, bunt (0-0); Rocco Gump advanced to second. (1 out) |
| Rocco Gump advanced to third on a wild pitch. |
| Lew Rice doubled to left field, RBI (1-0 B); Rocco Gump scored. |
| CJ Furey to p for Jack Chavez. |
| Nate McHugh flied out to rf (1-1 BF). (2 out) |
| Ben North struck out swinging (3-2 BBSSBS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 1 Runs , 2 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Larry Hotaling struck out swinging (1-2 KKBS). (1 out) |
| Jack Roventini singled to first base (2-1 BBK). |
| Jack Roventini out at second c to 2b, caught stealing. (2 out) |
| JoJo Montgomery struck out looking (2-2 BKKFBK). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Isaac Wachsmann walked (3-2 FBBFBB). |
| Isaac Wachsmann stole second. |
| Connor Capece singled to left field (2-0 BB); Isaac Wachsmann advanced to third. |
| Pat McKenzie to p for CJ Furey. |
| Teddy Deters walked (3-0 BBBB); Connor Capece advanced to second. |
| Chris Baillargeon walked, RBI (3-1 KBBBB); Teddy Deters advanced to second; Connor Capece advanced to third; Isaac Wachsmann scored. |
| Ryan Conrad to p for Pat McKenzie. |
| Rocco Gump singled, advanced to second on an error by cf, 2 RBI (0-2 KF); Chris Baillargeon advanced to third; Teddy Deters scored; Connor Capece scored. |
| Nick Venteicher singled to center field, 2 RBI (2-1 BFB); Rocco Gump scored; Chris Baillargeon scored. |
| Lew Rice fouled out to 3b (1-2 FBF). (1 out) |
| Nate McHugh singled to left field (2-0 BB); Nick Venteicher advanced to second. |
| Nick Venteicher stole third. |
| Ben North walked (3-0 BBBB); Nate McHugh advanced to second. |
| Carsten Finnvold to p for Ryan Conrad. |
| Isaac Wachsmann reached on a fielder's choice, RBI (1-1 BK); Ben North advanced to second; Nate McHugh out at third 3b unassisted; Nick Venteicher scored. |
| Connor Capece homered to left field, 3 RBI (2-2 BKFB); Isaac Wachsmann scored; Ben North scored. |
| Teddy Deters struck out swinging (1-2 KSBFS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 9 Runs , 5 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Shane Curtin to p for Connor Capece. |
| / for Jakob Ruhl. |
| Nate McHugh to c. |
| Brayden Leonard struck out looking (3-2 BBKKBK). (1 out) |
| Michael Whooley struck out looking (3-2 BSBBKK). (2 out) |
| Carter Richey lined out to 3b (2-2 BBFK). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Nick Bowron pinch hit for Chris Baillargeon. |
| / for Carsten Finnvold. |
| Jack Roventini to p for Aidan Barry. |
| Aidan Barry to rf. |
| Nick Bowron struck out looking (3-2 FFBBBK). (1 out) |
| Joe Washburn pinch hit for Rocco Gump. |
| Joe Washburn struck out swinging (0-2 KFS). (2 out) |
| Nick Venteicher walked (3-1 BBSBB). |
| Lew Rice singled through the right side (2-1 BKB); Nick Venteicher advanced to third. |
| Nate McHugh doubled to left field, RBI (2-2 SBSB); Lew Rice advanced to third; Nick Venteicher scored. |
| Jaxon Goldberg pinch hit for Ben North. |
| Jaxon Goldberg singled through the right side, 2 RBI (0-1 S); Nate McHugh scored; Lew Rice scored. |
| Brody Shinkle pinch hit for Isaac Wachsmann. |
| Brody Shinkle walked (3-2 BBBFFB); Jaxon Goldberg advanced to second. |
| Shane Curtin flied out to lf (1-1 KB). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 3 Runs , 3 Hits , 0 Errors , 2 LOB |
|
| Jaxon Goldberg to ss. |
| Brody Shinkle to cf. |
| Nick Bowron to 1b. |
| Joe Washburn to 2b. |
| Nick Venteicher to 3b. |
| Austin Lemon grounded out to 3b (1-1 BK). (1 out) |
| Mark Giallusi grounded out p to 2b to 1b (0-0). (2 out) |
| John Freitag to rf for Aidan Barry. |
| Aidan Barry to dh for John Freitag. |
| Aidan Barry struck out swinging (1-2 KKBS). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 0 LOB |
|
| Trent Toole to p for Jack Roventini. |
| Aidan Barry to rf. |
| John Freitag to dh. |
| Teddy Deters walked (3-2 BKKBBFFB). |
| Nick Bowron grounded out to ss (0-1 K); Teddy Deters advanced to second. (1 out) |
| Joe Washburn grounded out to 2b (0-1 F); Teddy Deters advanced to third. (2 out) |
| Nick Venteicher popped up to 2b (1-0 B). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 0 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
|
| Brian Gould to p for Shane Curtin. |
| Larry Hotaling flied out to lf (1-1 SB). (1 out) |
| / for Trent Toole. |
| Trent Toole to dh for John Freitag. |
| Trent Toole struck out looking (3-2 BBKKFBK). (2 out) |
| JoJo Montgomery singled to pitcher (1-0 B). |
| Brayden Leonard struck out looking (3-2 BBKSBK). (3 out) |
| Inning Summary: 0 Runs , 1 Hits , 0 Errors , 1 LOB |
