WATCH: Joe Nuxhall Classic Press Conference

     

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WATCH: Joe Nuxhall Classic Press ConferenceWATCH: Joe Nuxhall Classic Press Conference
University of Cincinnati hosted the biannual press conference ahead of the 11th annual Joe Nuxhall Classic on Monday afternoon. Xavier Head Coach Bill O'Conner, Miami Head Coach Danny Hayden, Wright State Assistant Coach Nate Metzger and Cincinnati Head Coach Scott Googins participated in the event.

// JOE NUXHALL CLASSIC
• The 11th annual Joe Nuxhall Classic will be held at Marge Schott Stadium on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Wright State and Miami will play the opening game on Tuesday at 3 p.m. and UC will follow by taking on Xavier
• The four teams will also play at 3 p.m. and approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday with matchups determined by Tuesday's results
• The tournament began in 2009 to honor its namesake, the legendary Reds player and announcer Joe Nuxhall, as well as promote and celebrate amateur baseball in southwest Ohio
• Cincinnati, Miami, Wright State and Xavier have participated in the classic every year
• UC hosts in odd years while Miami hosts in even years
• Wright State has won four titles, UC three, Miami two and Xavier one
• Nuxhall became the youngest player ever to appear in a MLB game when he took the mound for the Cincinnati Reds against the St. Louis Cardinals at Crosley Field on June 10, 1944 at the age of 15
• He played for 16 years in the Major Leagues and immediately upon retiring, began a 40-year broadcasting career with the Reds
• UC is 10-10 all-time in the event and won it in 2010, 2011 and 2014. The Bearcats were the runner-up in 2013, 2015 and 2017
 
// TICKETS AVAILABLE
• Season tickets for all home games this season are available by calling 1-877-CATS-TIX, logging on to GoBearcats.com or by visiting the ticket office located at Richard E. Lindner Center in Varsity Village
• Tickets are only $50 for adults and $30 for seniors (65 and older) and youth (aged 4-12)
• UC students receive free admission to all games with a valid ID
• Single game tickets may also be purchased for any game set to be played at Marge Schott Stadium this season
• A flex plan option is available, allowing fans to purchase ten undated vouchers for $35
 
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