Rider University baseball started their series against Maine with an impressive 13-4 victory, moving to 17-16 for the season while Maine dropped to 8-24. The game was highlighted by a huge third inning where Rider scored six runs to take the lead, responding to a grand slam by Maine in the second inning.

• Rider had 13 hits in the game.
• Craig, the starting pitcher, recorded a career-best nine strikeouts in five innings.
• All nine batters in the lineup reached base at least once.
• Lesch finished 1-for-2 with four walks.
• Rider walked 13 times during the game.

• Rider University baseball defeated Maine with a score of 13-4 in the first game of their series.
• Rider's strong performance in both offense and pitching secured the victory.
• The team looks to continue improving in various areas as they aim to reach their desired level of play.
• The series will continue with the next game scheduled for Saturday, April 19th at 1 PM.

The Rider University baseball team will face Maine again tomorrow in the continuation of their nonconference series, aiming to build on their success and further enhance their performance.

Rider University's baseball team dominated Maine in a 13-4 victory, showcasing a strong offense with 13 hits and solid pitching led by Craig's career-best performance, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the series with high hopes for further improvement and success.