POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Marist defeated Bryant 9-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Friday at James J. McCann Baseball Field. The Red Foxes improved to 21-28 overall, while the Bulldogs fell to 26-24.

Marist erupted for seven runs in the second inning. Chris Diaz homered to start the scoring, and TJ Baer later added a two-run homer. The Red Foxes collected 10 hits, with Luis Cedeno and Noel Rivera each driving in runs. Drew McGowan scored twice.

Bryant managed only four hits. Charlie Saul went 2-for-2, and Mike Fiatarone drove in a run with a single in the fifth. Jacob Gaudreau also had an RBI on a sacrifice bunt in the second.

Marist starter allowed two runs (one earned) over five innings. The Bulldogs’ bullpen struggled to contain the Red Foxes’ lineup, which added two more runs in the third. AJ Brotz went 0-for-2 for Marist.

Casey Wensley, Dylan Prince, Brandyn Durand, Hudson Story and Alejandro Vazquez each went hitless for Bryant. The teams were scheduled to play the nightcap later Friday.