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The former St. John’s center fielder has quickly become a sparkplug for the Tri-City ValleyCats, delivering four runs in his first two professional starts while carrying the momentum of a recent BIG EAST title and Super Regional run.
The annual Fenway Park workout brings together elite college players, scouts and alumni to highlight the Cape Cod Baseball League’s role as a premier proving ground for the next generation of Major League talent.
The Red Storm captured regular‑season and tournament crowns, earned a historic Super Regional berth, and now look to rebuild after a decisive loss to Alabama.
Alabama’s 7‑2 victory over St. John’s, suspended by weather and resumed on Monday, featured a grand slam from Jason Torres, strong outings from Zane Adams and Matthew Heiberger, and key hits from Bryce Fowler and Peyton Steele, propelling the team to a historic appearance in the College World Series.
St. John's lost 7‑2 to Alabama in a rain‑delayed NCAA Super Regional game, highlighted by Adam Agresti's home run and Jason Torres' grand slam.
A weather‑induced halt halted Alabama’s 7‑2 lead over St. John's in the eighth inning, preserving a pitching duel featuring Zane Adams and a grand slam by Jason Torres as the Crimson Tide chase a long‑awaited College World Series title.
Alabama leads St. John's 7-2 in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, but lightning forces a delay. The team is six outs from a College World Series berth.
Alabama enters the 2026 NCAA super regional with a strong pitching staff but an inconsistent bat, while St. John's brings resilience and disciplined offense led by Adam Agresti.
Alabama will welcome St. Johns in a best‑of‑three series that decides a College World Series berth, with the first game set for Saturday night at 8 p.m. CT.
The Alabama Crimson Tide will welcome the St. Johns Red Storm to Tuscaloosa this weekend in a best‑of‑three Super Regional that could send one of them to the College World Series in Omaha. With the Tide favored but the Storm on an eight‑game winning streak, the matchup promises drama, star power and a potential turning point for both programs.
Florida State must win two straight games against St. John's to secure a third consecutive Super Regional appearance, with key pitching matchups and a slate of standout players set to feature on ESPN+.
After falling behind early, the Red Storm rallied late, fueled by clutch hits and solid pitching, to defeat the Seminoles and advance.
Florida State squandered a solid early advantage, allowing St. John's to pull off a four-run surge and claim a 6-5 win, setting up a grueling three‑day battle for the regional crown.
Fresh off a BIG EAST Tournament championship, the St. John's baseball team enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a fourth seed, marking its 39th appearance and setting up a showdown with Florida State.
St. John's University clinched its 11th Big East Tournament title with a 5‑3 victory over Creighton, overcoming a 3‑1 deficit and sealing a historic double that guarantees an automatic NCAA Tournament spot.
Top-seeded St. John's will meet third-seeded Xavier in the 2026 Big East Baseball Championship semifinals on Friday morning, with a championship spot on the line.
St. John's opens the 2026 BIG EAST Tournament with a 4-2 victory over Creighton, highlighted by strong pitching from Liam O'Leary and a clutch double from Dylan Fitzsimmons.
Creighton's baseball team begins its BIG EAST tournament run on May 20 against St. John's, with a possible second‑round matchup against Xavier or Connecticut on May 21. Historical series data, team statistics and player honors highlight the Bluejays' preparation.
The Red Storm finished the regular season at 30-24, capturing the BIG EAST Regular Season Championship and preparing for a showdown with Creighton in the conference tournament.
St. John's completed a flawless BIG EAST schedule with a 4-1 win over Butler, marking the first time since 2018 that the Red Storm have captured all seven conference series.
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.