
St. John’s Baseball Secures Perfect BIG EAST Series Run
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.
May 16, 2026
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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.