POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Manhattan outslugged Marist 12-10 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opener Friday afternoon at James J. McCann Baseball Field.

The Jaspers (6-5) built a 12-2 lead through four and a half innings, powered by a five-run fifth. Ryan Lordier and Colin Baseshore each drove in two runs during the frame, part of their combined five RBIs.

The Red Foxes (0-11) stormed back with a six-run fifth inning, highlighted by Kyle Pollack’s three-run double, to close within 12-8. Manhattan added insurance in the eighth and ninth, including a sacrifice fly by Jeremy Sosa.

Despite allowing six earned runs over 4 2/3 innings, Manhattan’s Connor Throneberry struck out eight. Marist’s Will Taylor provided 3 2/3 innings of hitless relief.