Fordham baseball triumphed over La Salle in a tightly contested game, finishing 9-7. Anthony Grabau led the Rams with two home runs and three RBIs, while Mason Dean contributed three doubles and two runs scored. Fordham built an early 7-0 lead, but La Salle's Alec Welshans nearly turned the tide, hitting three home runs to keep his team in contention.

By the Numbers
  • Anthony Grabau hit 2 home runs and had 3 RBIs.
  • Mason Dean recorded 3 doubles and scored 2 runs.
  • Tommy McAndrews hit his 25th career home run, tying him for sixth on Fordham's all-time list.
Yes, But

Despite the win, Fordham faced pressure as La Salle's Welshans nearly matched their scoring with a total of three home runs, showing the Rams' vulnerabilities in late innings.

State of Play
  • Fordham leads the game with 7 runs in the first four innings.
  • La Salle closed the gap significantly, scoring 7 runs by the eighth inning.
What's Next

Due to impending bad weather, Fordham and La Salle are set to play a doubleheader on Saturday, with the first game starting at 12:45 PM.

Bottom Line

Fordham must remain vigilant in subsequent games to secure victories, especially given La Salle's demonstrated resilience and the potential weather disruptions ahead.