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The Red Storm defeated Butler 7-2, with Jayder Raifstanger delivering a career‑high six RBIs and Evan Chaffee striking out six in six innings. The teams will meet again on Saturday at Jack Kaiser Stadium, streamed on ESPN+.
Butler’s offense surged ahead with timely hits, highlighted by Jayder Raifstanger’s home run and multiple RBI singles, culminating in a 7-2 win over St. John.
The Red Storm fell 7‑3 to Butler in their first series opener, ending a six‑game winning streak in opening games.
A May 14, 2026 baseball showdown saw early runs give way to a burst of late‑inning power that reshaped the scoreboard.