Creighton University’s baseball team saw its Big East Tournament run cut short on Tuesday, dropping a 4‑2 decision to St. John’s University in the opening round. The loss dropped the Bluejays to 29‑25 on the season and left them facing an immediate elimination game against the winner of the Xavier‑Connecticut matchup.
A Late Surge by the Red Storm
St. John’s answered an early Bluejays lead with a three‑run fifth inning, extending the advantage to 4‑1 before Creighton could rally. The Red Storm added a single run in the sixth to cement a 4‑2 final score.
Creighton’s offense was sparked by Rocco Gump’s double and Ben North’s RBI single, which accounted for the team’s first run. Despite the early strike, the Bluejays narrowed the gap in the eighth but could not force a tie.
Starter Jack Pineau took the loss after surrendering three runs on five hits and four walks, while St. John’s reliever Victor Frederick collected his fifth save of the season to close out the game.
Liam O’Leary threw 137 pitches to earn the win for St. John’s, a performance that underscored the Red Storm’s depth in the bullpen as they moved forward to face the Musketeers and Huskies winner on Friday.
The Bluejays now await the outcome of the Xavier‑Connecticut game, with an elimination showdown scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Central Time later this week. A victory would keep their tournament hopes alive in a tightly contested bracket.