St. John's softball team fell short against Stony Brook, losing 4-3 in a tight contest. The Red Storm (27-20, 6-12 BIG EAST) scored three runs on 11 hits, led by Natasha Limbani's impressive 3-for-4 day, which included one run and an RBI. After taking an early lead, St. John's couldn't hold off a late comeback from Stony Brook, who clinched the game with a two-run homer in the fifth inning. Despite threats in the final innings, the Red Storm could not tie the game.

By the Numbers
  • St. John's recorded 11 hits compared to Stony Brook's 8.
  • Natasha Limbani achieved her third three-hit game of the season.
State of Play
  • St. John's led 3-2 heading into the bottom of the fifth.
  • Stony Brook responded with two runs off a home run in the same inning to secure the game.
What's Next

St. John's will face Iona in their next match on Wednesday at 3 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and live stats will be available online.

Bottom Line

The Red Storm need to capitalize on early leads and improve late-game execution to secure wins in closely contested matches. Consistent offensive performances are essential as they move forward in the season.