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St. John's Advances to Super Regional at Alabama After Tallahassee Sweep

A best-of-three series in Tuscaloosa offers the Long Island program two wins to reach the College World Series for the first time since 1980.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Two baseball players in grey pinstriped uniforms stand facing each other on the field, Image 2 shows A St. John's baseball player in mid-air, having just scored a run
An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Former MLB stars Frank Viola (above) and John Franco are reveling in St. John’s run to the NCAA Super Regionals, one step from the College World Series. The pair helped the Johnnies reach the CWS in Omaha, Neb., in 1980

Overview

  • St. John’s completed a three-game sweep of the Tallahassee Regional, rallying to beat No. 10 Florida State and clinching the regional with a Monday victory.
  • The Red Storm (36-24) will face No. 7 Alabama in a best-of-three Super Regional at Sewell-Thomas Stadium starting Saturday night in Tuscaloosa.
  • Alabama enters as the heavy favorite after going undefeated in its regional and featuring top prospect Justin LeBron and other MLB-caliber talent.
  • St. John’s rebounded from a 1-10 start to win the Big East Tournament, post a long midseason run and rely on momentum and depth that includes a strong local contingent of 14 Long Island players.
  • Two wins in Tuscaloosa would send St. John’s to Omaha, putting focus on pitching matchups such as likely Game 2 starter Evan Chaffee and on how St. John’s handles Alabama’s home-field advantage and pro-level hitters.