WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (Interstat) — Rider erupted for 14 runs on 17 hits Friday afternoon, defeating Monmouth 14-4 at Monmouth Baseball Field. The Broncs, now 22-13, built an insurmountable lead with a five-run first inning and never looked back.

E. Hartmann homered twice, driving in four runs, and W. Gallagher added three RBIs. P. Crespo and C. Magoulic also went deep for Rider. The Broncs scored in five different innings, including three runs in the eighth and four in the ninth. Frank Papeo earned the win on the mound.

Monmouth, now 23-17, scored its four runs in the fifth and seventh innings. Jimmy Bruno, Colin Richter and Graedon Finarelli drove in runs, but the Hawks managed only seven hits and committed multiple errors. Jake Howlett, Nick Lovarco, Colin Richter and RJ Mustaro each had one hit.

Rider resumes its series against Monmouth on Saturday, while Monmouth looks to bounce back on the same day. The Broncs have won four of their last five games.