POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Marist Red Foxes capitalized on a four-run first inning to defeat the Quinnipiac Bobcats 9-2 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference baseball Saturday at James J. McCann Baseball Field.

Marist sent nine batters to the plate in the first, scoring four runs on two hits, two walks, a hit batter and a passed ball against Quinnipiac starter Andrew Rubayo. Noel Rivera went 4 for 4 with an RBI and scored three runs for the Red Foxes.

Quinnipiac’ Alex Irizarry was 3 for 4 with a solo home run in the ninth. The Bobcats had 10 hits but grounded into three double plays. Marist also finished with 10 hits.

Winning pitcher Tyler Hartley allowed one run over five innings for Marist. Quinnipiac reliever Mike Poncini threw four hitless innings in relief. Marist improved to 12-19. Quinnipiac fell to 13-19. The teams conclude their series Sunday.