The Manhattan Jaspers Baseball team secured a 12-8 victory over rivals Fordham University in a thrilling game at Houlihan Park. The Jaspers took an early lead with a four-run first inning, punctuated by Vincent Samuel's three-run home run. Despite Fordham closing the gap, Manhattan maintained control, adding crucial runs in the later innings to secure the win. Head Coach Steven Rosen praised the team's performance and contribution from multiple players.

By the Numbers
  • Manhattan Jaspers improved to 11-18 overall, 4-11 in MAAC play.
  • Ryan Lordier had a standout game with 3 hits and 1 RBI.
  • Vincent Samuel contributed 3 RBI from his 3-run home run.
State of Play
  • The victory ends a losing streak for Manhattan, enhancing team morale.
  • The Jaspers featured strong offensive contributions from multiple players, utilizing 13 position players in the game.
What's Next

Manhattan will focus on its upcoming conference series against Siena University, starting on April 10, and aims to leverage this win as momentum going forward.

Bottom Line

This victory highlights the Jaspers' ability to rally together and execute under pressure, reinforcing the importance of teamwork and local pride in rivalry matchups.