Marist Rallies Past Saint Peter’s in Metro Atlantic Contest
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Marist Red Foxes scored three runs in the fifth inning to rally for a 4-3 victory over the Saint Peter’s Peacocks in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference baseball Saturday at James J. McCann Baseball Field.
Saint Peter’s built a 3-1 lead in the top of the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Aidan Forrest, an RBI double by Max Abrams and an RBI infield error that scored Abrams. Marist answered in the bottom half, scoring on a wild pitch, a passed ball and a go-ahead RBI single by Scott Esposito.
Marist starter Tyler Hartley earned the win, allowing two earned runs over five innings with seven strikeouts. Nathan Lincoln added an RBI single for the Red Foxes. Saint Peter’s relievers James Ellis and Zaine Toneske combined for eight scoreless innings in relief. Marist improved to 4-12, while Saint Peter’s fell to 2-12.