Fordham Outlasts Iona in 12-Inning Marathon
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Fordham edged Iona 6-5 in 12 innings Wednesday afternoon at City Park, surviving a late Gaels rally in a game that stretched into the evening. The Rams built a 6-1 lead behind a three-run homer from Matt Dieguez and a solo shot from Joey Donnelly. Iona chipped away, tying the game with two unearned runs in the ninth. Fordham’s bullpen dominated extra innings, with five relievers combining for 10 scoreless frames. Jordan Rodarte, Robbie Stewart, Alec Murray, Andrew Kapica and Mason Morello allowed just one hit after the third inning. Fordham improved to 19-23. Iona fell to 14-19.