Florides and Mennella led Hofstra to an 8-6 victory over Marist, with Mennella hitting a two-run homer and Florides driving in three runs. The Pride's four-run fifth inning secured a 7-1 lead, helping them snap a six-game losing streak and improve to 12-24 on the season.

By the Numbers
  • Joseph Mennella hit a two-run homer for his second consecutive game.
  • Michael Florides drove in three runs for Hofstra.
  • Tanner Sanderoff (Hofstra) got his first career win with three scoreless innings.
  • Chris Ubner (Marist) took the loss after allowing an unearned run on one hit over three innings.
Yes, But

Marist made a comeback attempt, scoring runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings, closing the gap to 7-4 before eventually falling 8-6 to Hofstra.

State of Play
  • Hofstra improved to 12-24 on the season, while Marist dropped to 12-23 with the loss.
  • The game featured multiple hit-by-pitches, stolen bases, and strong pitching performances.
What's Next

Hofstra will face Campbell in the first game of a CAA series on Friday at University Field, looking to build on their recent victory.

Bottom Line

Florides and Mennella's offensive contributions, coupled with solid pitching from Sanderoff, guided Hofstra to a much-needed victory, breaking a losing streak and setting a positive tone for future games.