The Fairfield University Baseball team lost a hard-fought 13-inning game to the Rider Broncs, finishing 9-8. After racing to a 7-2 lead following a strong third inning, the Stags were unable to clinch the victory, leaving the bases loaded in the final frame. The Broncs rallied late in the game, scoring two runs in the 13th to secure their win. Despite strong pitching from Ryan Maiorano, who contributed 3.1 scoreless innings, the Stags fell just short in the thrilling marathon contest.

By the Numbers
  • The Stags scored seven of their eight runs in the third inning.
  • Ryan Maiorano pitched 3.1 scoreless innings and allowed just one hit.
State of Play
  • The Stags had a strong start but were unable to convert in key moments.
  • Rider鈥檚 late-game scoring displayed their resilience in extra innings.
What's Next

Fairfield will aim to bounce back in their upcoming homestand, facing Columbia in a matchup scheduled for Tuesday at 3 PM.

Bottom Line

This heartbreaking loss underscores the need for Fairfield to capitalize on scoring opportunities to secure future victories in their remaining games.