EMMITSBURG, Md. (Interstat) — Bucknell built a seven-run lead in the first inning and withstood a late push by Mount St. Mary’s to secure a 7-6 win Tuesday afternoon at Straw Family Stadium.

The Bison sent 11 batters to the plate in the opening frame, keyed by an RBI double from Michael Trommer and run-scoring hits from Garrett Mathias and Michael Chiaravallo. Mathias later added a solo home run in the seventh.

The Mountaineers chipped away, scoring twice in the fourth on RBIs from Evan Meier and Alex Mendes, who finished 3 for 5. Sam Meyer hit a solo homer in the sixth. Mount St. Mary’s brought the tying run to the plate in the eighth after a bases-loaded walk but could not complete the comeback.

Bucknell relievers Tyler Seidman, Hadley Maxwell and Tyler Hawkins combined for five scoreless innings. Mount St. Mary’s reliever Kaden Kimble struck out five over 3 1/3 shutout frames.

Bucknell improved to 10-11. Mount St. Mary’s fell to 10-12.