HAMDEN, Conn. (Interstat) — PJ Craig tossed seven shutout innings with five strikeouts as Rider defeated Quinnipiac 9-3 on Thursday afternoon at Quinnipiac Baseball Field. The Broncs improved to 25-16 overall, while the Bobcats fell to 22-24.

Craig, who allowed three earned runs on zero hits, was supported by an offense that collected 11 hits. Anthony Paskell went 4-for-5 and scored four times. Nick Shuhet drove in four runs on a 2-for-4 afternoon, including a sacrifice fly. Christian Aiello pitched two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in relief.

Rider broke the game open early, scoring in the second inning. Quinnipiac’s Alex Irizarry had two RBIs, and Christian Smith went 2-for-4. Bobcats starter Andrew Rubayo allowed six hits and one earned run over six innings.

The Broncs pulled away with a five-run eighth inning, using walks, a fielder’s choice and a wild pitch. Will Gallagher added a sacrifice fly. Rider finished with two sacrifice flies overall.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a Quinnipiac win, but Rider’s ELO-based probability of victory was 56.20 percent.