St. John’s Upsets No. 10 Florida State, 5-4: Advances to NCAA Super Regionals
The St. John's baseball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament Super Regionals after defeating No. 10 Florida State, 5-4, marking an impressive run as a fourth seed. This victory solidifies St. John's position as just the 13th fourth seed to reach Super Regionals since 1999, and the first since 2023 to win a regional after trailing multiple times. With a total of three wins in the Tallahassee Regional, the Red Storm showcased their resilience, completing a sweep against formidable opponents. This marks their second-ever trip to Super Regionals and first since 2012, setting them up to face No. 7 national seed Alabama. Adam Agresti stood out with a grand slam, contributing significantly to the team’s victory.
By the Numbers- St. John's became the fifth fourth seed to sweep a regional since 1999.
- Agresti hit the first grand slam by a Red Storm player in the NCAA Tournament in at least 20 years.
- St. John's completed the Tallahassee Regional with a 3-0 record.
- The Red Storm scored five runs on three hits but managed to work seven walks during the final game.
The Red Storm will play against Alabama in the Super Regional, where the winner of the three-game series will advance to the College World Series in Omaha. This marks a potential key opportunity for St. John's to earn its seventh College World Series berth since 1980.
Bottom LineSt. John's victory is not just a significant milestone for the team but also highlights their impressive resilience and ability to compete under pressure, offering a powerful narrative for their Super Regional matchup against Alabama. The team’s performance could reshape their historical standing in NCAA baseball.
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