St. John's softball team secured a decisive 9-2 victory over Manhattan, highlighted by a five-run third inning. The Red Storm improved to 27-16 overall and maintained an unbeaten 6-0 record at home against non-conference teams this season. Natasha Limbani led the offense with three hits, while Loreley Francia secured her 13th win, allowing just two runs in five innings.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's scored nine runs on 12 hits in the game.
  • Limbani went 3-for-3 with two runs scored, marking her fourth game with three hits this season.
  • Francia earned her 13th win of the season with a 2.80 ERA.
Yes, But

While the victory was comprehensive, the team must address the two runs allowed, primarily focusing on reducing unearned runs to strengthen their defense moving forward.

State of Play
  • The Red Storm has now exceeded eight runs in 11 games this season.
  • They are preparing to face BIG EAST rival Creighton in a three-game series starting April 17.
What's Next

The upcoming series against Creighton will be pivotal as the Red Storm look to improve their conference standing and build momentum for the rest of the season.

Bottom Line

St. John's offense is firing on all cylinders, and with effective pitching, they aim to dominate local rivals; maintaining both strong hitting and solid defense will be crucial for their success in upcoming games.