WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. (Interstat) — Marist scored 13 runs on 14 hits Thursday to defeat Merrimack 8-9 in the opening round of the MAAC Baseball Championship. The Red Foxes improved to 23-29, while the Warriors dropped to 27-29.

Jack Sullivan, Steven Mazza and Logan Scholl combined for a solid pitching performance, limiting Merrimack to nine hits. Chris Diaz, Nathan Lincoln, Luke Monico and AJ Brotz paced the Marist offense with key contributions. For the Warriors, Greg Cristino, Joe Frammartino and Jayden Hamilton led the attack.

Marist took control early and never trailed, avenging a 13-7 loss to Merrimack on April 26. The Red Foxes advanced with a 10-8 victory over Canisius one day earlier. Merrimack entered the tournament having won seven of its last eight games.