The Rider baseball team lost to Marist, 8-3, at Sonny Pittaro Field, evening the series at one game each. The Broncs fell to 16-8 (11-3 MAAC), while the Red Foxes improved to 11-18 (11-3 MAAC). Despite loading the bases twice early on, Rider managed only one run until a late rally in the eighth. Marist pulled away with crucial runs later in the game, ensuring a series split.

By the Numbers
  • Rider out-hit Marist, 14-10, in the loss.
  • Kyle Batt took the loss, allowing five runs over 6.1 innings.
  • Anthony Paskell extended his hitting streak to 13 games.
  • Gallagher and Neri each extended their on-base streaks to 24 games.
State of Play
  • Rider's offense struggled with key hits, leaving runners stranded.
  • The pitching staff performed well overall but faltered under pressure.
What's Next

The Broncs will face Marist again on April 4 for the series finale, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance.

Bottom Line

Rider needs to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain defensive discipline to secure a win in the series finale against Marist.