St. John's softball team hosts Hofstra on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Queens. The Red Storm aim to break a long losing streak against the Pride, who lead the all-time series 38-12-1. St. John's is coming off a series win against DePaul, where they achieved back-to-back run-rule victories. Key players include Sarah Post, who hit her first career home run, and Jess Bianco, who received recognition for her standout performance over the weekend.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's leads the BIG EAST with 58 team hits from Bianco, who has a .419 batting average.
  • As a staff, St. John's is ranked 9th nationally in strikeouts per seven innings (7.79) and 23rd in strikeout-to-walk ratio (2.39).
State of Play
  • St. John's is 21-15 overall and 14-1 in CAA play after a recent sweep of Towson.
  • Emma Falen from Hofstra threw a complete-game shutout in the series finale against Towson.
What's Next

Following the matchup with Hofstra, St. John's will resume BIG EAST play, traveling to Providence for a three-game series starting April 10.

Bottom Line

The game against Hofstra is crucial for St. John's to regain momentum and build on their recent successes, as they prepare for a competitive weekend ahead in conference play.