Pirates’ bats silenced in loss to St. John’s

With their Big East Tournament hopes hanging in the balance, the Pirates got off on the wrong foot Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm.

Offense has been the story for the Pirates this season, but on Saturday it was the exact opposite, as the offense could only muster one hit on the day. That hit was a solo home run off the bat of Noel Lent in the fourth inning which put the Pirates up 1-0 at the time.

Photo via SHU AthleticsSeton Hall starter Lauren Fischer brought a no-hitter into the sixth inning with the Pirates still leading, but the tides turned quickly. Fischer’s no-no was broken up on a bunt single by Monique Landini, and following a sacrifice bunt, Krystal…