Iona Gaels Rally Past Marist Red Foxes in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Contest

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Iona Gaels scored four runs in the seventh inning to erase a three-run deficit and defeat the Marist Red Foxes 5-3 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference baseball Saturday at City Park.

Marist built an early lead as Nathan Lincoln delivered a two-run single in the first inning and added a sacrifice bunt for his third RBI in the third. Iona’s Luke Lang provided critical relief, pitching five scoreless innings with four hits allowed to keep the Gaels close.

Iona’s comeback in the seventh was keyed by Sean Stephenson, whose two-run single gave the Gaels the lead. Brendan Callanan earned the win despite allowing three runs over 3 2/3 innings. Tyler Hartley took the loss for Marist. Iona improved to 6-10 overall, while Marist fell to 6-15.