GARDEN CITY, New York- The Marist baseball team began its series against Manhattan with a doubleheader, Saturday afternoon. The Red Foxes split the doubleheader, winning the first game of the series 4-0.
The Red Foxes moved to 20-24 overall and 12-12 in MAAC play.
- In the top-half of the sixth inning, the Red Foxes took a 2-0 lead on an RBI groundout from Jason Claiborn and an RBI single from AJ Brotz.
- The Red Foxes continued to add to their lead with an RBI groundout from Brady Steinert in the top-half of the seventh inning.
- The Red Foxes topped off the scoring in the top-half of the ninth with an RBI single from Brady Steinert.
- Will Taylor earned the win for the Red Foxes, pitching six scoreless innings and recording eight strikeouts.
- The Red Foxes struck out 12 batters in the win.
- Lewis Rodriguez led the Red Foxes with three hits in the win.
- The Red Foxes started the scoring in the first inning with a fielder's choice RBI from Chris Diaz.
- Manhattan evened the game in the third inning with an RBI single.
- The Red Foxes and Jaspers were even at 1-1 through three innings of play.
- Manhattan gained the lead in the seventh inning with a three-run home run.
- The Red Foxes trailed 4-1 after seven innings of play.
- The Red Foxes evened the game with three runs in the top-half of the eighth inning.
- Zach Donahue recorded a two-run double, which cut into the Manhattan lead 4-3.
- Donahue evened the game at 4-4, scoring on a passed ball.
- Manhattan regained the lead with five runs in the bottom-half of the eighth inning.
- The Red Foxes fell in the second game of the doubleheader 9-4.
- Zach Donahue led the Red Foxes with two hits in the game.
- Donahue also led the Red Foxes with two RBIs in the game.
- Chris Ubner pitched five innings for the Red Foxes, allowing one run and striking out seven batters.
- The Red Foxes play the rubber match of the series against Manhattan.
- The game is slated for May 11 with first pitch at 1 p.m.
