NORFOLK, Virginia - The Marist Red Foxes continued their hot start to the season on Saturday afternoon, defeating Norfolk State by a final score of 13-5. 
 

Summary

Marist 13, Norfolk State 5
W: Erubiel Candelario (1-0), L: Matt Stanley (0-1)

• Marist got out to a hot start again, with a Dylan Hoy lead-off single, Brian Hart double, and RBI's from Robbie Armitage and Gavin Noriega to give them a 2-0 lead in the first inning.
• Erubiel Candelario started the first three innings with four strikeouts and no hits. 
• The game remained 2-0 until the top of the third, when Marist erupted for five runs, all with two outs. Noriega got the rally started with a walk, followed by a Niko Amory single to put runners in scoring position. Peter Dudunakis and Colin Mackle reached on a hit by pitch and walk, respectively. Reece Armitage and Marco Ali capitalized on the opportunity with singles to keep the rally rolling.
• Norfolk State finally got to Candelario in the sixth inning, scoring one run on a triple and single.
• The Red Foxes tacked on five more runs in the 7th and 8th inning on two hits and an error, extending their lead late. 
• Freshman Jack Bowery came in relief in the 9th inning, making his first college appearance and closing out the win for Marist.

Key Stats

• Erubiel Candelario picked up the win in his first start of the year, going six innings allowing 4 hits, one run, and striking out 9 batters. 
• Reece and Robbie Armitage each had 3 RBI's on the day.
• The Red Foxes have now scored 25 runs with 22 hits in their first two games.
• Marist starts 2-0 for the first time since the 2009 season.

Up Next

The Red Foxes are back in action tomorrow against Norfolk State looking for the sweep, with first pitch set for 12 pm.