NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Butler Bulldogs and Saint John’s Red Storm meet again Friday evening at Jack Kaiser Stadium in a Big East series that opened Thursday with a Bulldogs victory. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. under a forecast of rain and 61 degrees.

Butler (18-31) won the series opener 7-3 on Thursday, snapping a three-game losing streak. The Bulldogs had dropped 10 of their previous 12 before that win. Saint John’s (28-24) saw its season-high four-game winning streak end.

Right-hander Grayson Bradberry takes the mound for Butler. In Thursday’s win, Bradberry threw six scoreless innings, allowing zero hits and two earned runs while striking out six. Over his last five starts, Bradberry owns a 3.68 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings, though three of those outings resulted in losses.

Right-hander Victor Frederick counters for Saint John’s. He lasted only 3 1/3 innings in Thursday’s loss, surrendering five hits and two earned runs. Frederick has been used primarily in shorter stints; over his last six appearances, he has allowed four earned runs in 15 innings with 18 strikeouts.

Thursday’s game featured a strong offensive performance from Butler third baseman Charlie Schebler, who went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs. Reliever Alex Kanipe tossed three shutout innings for the Bulldogs.

Butler has lost four of its last five series overall, while Saint John’s had won seven of eight before Thursday.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 6-4 Saint John’s victory.

The teams conclude the two-game series Saturday afternoon at the same venue.