St. John’s Ends Losing Streak, Wins Weekend Series 2-1

Offensive explosions and heroics were the formula for the win over Butler.

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Torch Photo / James WilliamsThe St. John’s Baseball team beat the Butler Bulldogs in a three-game weekend series at Jack Kaiser Stadium from April 19 to April 21. The Johnnies won games one and two, deciding the series before the third game while improving their record to 25-9-1 and 6-3 against Big East opponents.

Starting for St. John’s in Friday night’s game was sophomore pitcher Kyle Chase, who entered the contest with a 6.14 ERA in four appearances. Despite early opportunities for the Johnnies, it was a pitcher’s duel through the first three innings, as both teams were left scoreless at the end of the third with…