St. John's softball team is set to face Manhattan at Red Storm Field at 3 p.m., following a challenging road trip to Providence. The Johnnies lead the all-time series against the Jaspers, having won the last matchup 13-5. St. John's is coming off a series of losses but has notable performances from pitchers Ana Serafinko and Loreley Francia in recent games. The matchup will be available on ESPN+ with live stats on RedStormSports.com.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's holds a 19-13 all-time series advantage over Manhattan.
  • Ana Serafinko ranks second nationally in strikeouts with 214 this season.
Yes, But

Despite St. John's strong pitching statistics and historical advantage against Manhattan, the team is currently struggling after dropping three games to BIG EAST leader Providence, raising questions about their momentum and consistency.

State of Play
  • St. John's enters the matchup with a 14-14 overall record after recent setbacks.
  • Manhattan is also on a low note, coming off a no-hit loss against Siena.
What's Next

Post this game, St. John's will host BIG EAST rival Creighton from April 17-19, a critical series that could impact their standings in the conference.

Bottom Line

The matchup against Manhattan offers St. John鈥檚 a chance to reclaim momentum and demonstrate their pitching prowess. With a strong showing, they could set the tone for an important upcoming series against Creighton.