INDIANAPOLIS – St. John's hit two grand slams against Butler on Thursday afternoon to open up the series with a game one win. The Red Storm had 10 extra base hits with six homers and four doubles in the contest. The 24-5 win was capped off with a 10-run ninth inning.
 
David Glancy and Jimmy Keenan each hit two home runs to lead the Red Storm offense. Austin Machado and Aaron Mann were also responsible for home runs in the opener.
 
Butler's offense was highlighted by a solo home run from Billy Wurch. Carter Dorighi and Kollyn All would also add triples in the setback.
 
The game opened up with Butler leading St. John's 2-1 after two innings. The Johnnies scored four in the third and four more in the fourth to take a comfortable lead. Butler would fight back with three runs in the bottom of the fourth, but would not add any more runs the rest of the way.
 
Joe Mascio got the start for the Red Storm, but would exit the game after 3.2 innings of work. The win would go to reliever Ben Adams. All five BU runs came against Mascio as Adams cruised over the final 5.1 innings allowing just five hits.
 
Butler used six pitchers in the game with Dawson Taylor taking the loss.
 
These two teams will return to the diamond tomorrow for a 3 PM start.