Rider Softball Triumphs Over Manhattan 3-2; Merrill Shines with 2 Hits and 2 RBI
The Rider University softball team defeated Manhattan, 3-2, in the series finale to take 2-of-3 in the MAAC series, with Jadeyn Merrill leading with two hits and two RBI's.
By the Numbers- Four Broncs had two hits apiece.
- Merrill had two singles and two RBI's.
- Gardner doubled, homered, and walked.
- Buchanan had a single and a double.
- Luedtke singled twice and scored a run.
The Jaspers made a late comeback with a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh.
State of Play- Rider University Broncs now stand at 11-19 overall and 4-2 in the MAAC.
- The Jaspers fall to 5-27 overall and 2-6 in the MAAC.
The Broncs will face Iona in a three-game MAAC series starting on Tuesday, with the first pitch set for noon in New Rochelle, NY.
Bottom LineRider University softball clinched a crucial victory against Manhattan in the series finale, securing 2-of-3 wins in the MAAC series and displaying a strong offensive performance from key players like Merrill, Gardner, and Buchanan.
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