POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Marist softball team will play a non-conference doubleheader against Lafayette on Wednesday, May 2. The games will mark the conclusion of the non-conference schedule. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 3 p.m.
 
The Red Foxes are 21-27 so far this season and 13-19 in non-conference games. The team is 6-8 on the road this season, while they are 8-6 at home.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Marist celebrated Senior Day with a sweep in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference doubleheader against Saint Peter's on Sunday, April 30. The Red Foxes won game one 9-1 in six innings and went on to win game two 9-0 in five innings. Junior Brooke Peterson (4-3) picked up the win in game one, going 5.1 innings and allowing just one earned run. Freshman Nicole Teague (3-7) pitched a complete game shutout in game two, allowing just three hits and striking out two. Senior Miranda Perez was on fire all day, going a combined 4-for-5 with two runs scored, and RBI, and a stolen base.
 
SCOUTING LAFAYETTE
The Leopards are 7-37 so far this season. Last time out, Lafayette was swept in a non-conference doubleheader against Drexel. They lost game one 5-2, and then ended up losing game two 7-6. Overall, the team is hitting .220/.311/.338, with a team ERA of 6.12. Maddie Wensel is the team's leading hitter with a .317 average in 104 at bats. Paige Grover leads the Leopards with eight homers, 20 RBIs, 28 walks, 34 hits, and 29 runs scored. Alexis Randall has a team-best 5.34 ERA in 119.1 innings pitched. Randall also leads the team in strikeouts (29), BAA (.338), and complete games (seven).
 
NEXT UP
The Red Foxes conclude the regular season with a trip to New Jersey for two MAAC doubleheaders. Marist will travel to West Long Branch for a doubleheader against conference-leading Monmouth Hawks on Saturday, May 5. The Red Foxes will then play at Rider the following day. First pitch both days is scheduled for noon.