BRONX, New York- The Marist baseball team is set for a midweek game against Fordham University, Wednesday afternoon. The Red Foxes continue their New York road trip against the Rams, after a three-game series against Columbia.

 

Last Time Out

• The Red Foxes dropped three games against Columbia.
  • Game one: 15-3, Loss
  • Game two: 9-7, Loss
  • Game three: 15-11, Loss
• In the final two games of the series, the Red Foxes attempted comebacks in each game, but were stopped short against Columbia.
• The Red Foxes moved to 1-9 overall on the season after the series against Columbia.

  

Magnificent Marco

• Marco Ali had a dominant weekend in New York City against Columbia.
• Ali, over the three-game series, batted a .615 average.
• Ali tallied eight hits in 13 at bats with a walk.
• Ali recorded four doubles on the weekend and brought home three runs (3 RBIS).
• Ali scored four runs in the series against Columbia.
• In the final game of the series, Ali went 4-4 with a double and two RBIs.
• Ali slashed a .643 on base percentage and a .923 slugging.

  

Scouting Fordham

• The Rams enter the game at 2-8 overall on the 2024 season.
• In their last series, the Rams were swept at Wofford.
  • Game one: 6-3, Loss
  • Game two: 29-3, Loss
  • Game three: 13-2, Loss
• Last season, the Red Foxes defeated Fordham 11-2 in a midweek game.
  • The Red Foxes hold an 11-1 record over the Rams.
• Player to watch:
  • Ryan Thiesse. Thiesse started the season with a .314 batting average and three RBIs in 10 games started.

  

Up Next

• The Red Foxes travel to Virginia for three opponents during spring break.
• The first series is slated for March 8 against the University of Richmond.
  • The Red Foxes will play a three-game series against the Spiders.
  • First pitch on March 8 is slated for 1:30 p.m.