St. John's Secures 7-2 Win Over Butler
The St. John's baseball team posted a 7-2 victory over Butler on Tuesday, evening the final regular‑season series between the two programs and keeping their hopes alive for a strong finish.
Jayder Raifstanger was the offensive catalyst, delivering a career‑high six RBIs while going 4‑for‑5 at the plate, including a double and a home run that helped the Red Storm pull ahead early.
Jon LeGrande contributed his 18th multi‑hit game of the season, finishing 2‑for‑3 with two walks, two stolen bases and three runs scored, adding momentum to the lineup.
On the mound, Evan Chaffee turned in six shutout innings, striking out six batters and allowing just one run, improving to 4‑0 in BIG EAST play and showcasing his dominance.
Closer Jack Nestler recorded his first save of the year, fanning three batters over three no‑hit frames to seal the win.
Saturday Showdown Looms
The Red Storm will close out the regular season on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Jack Kaiser Stadium, streaming live on ESPN+, where they will meet Butler for the final showdown of the year.