The Manhattan Jaspers baseball team (14-22, 7-14 MAAC) split a doubleheader with Rider University (22-13, 16-5 MAAC), winning the first game 6-4 and losing the second 13-9. In the first game, Trevor Hansen hit his eighth home run of the season. The Jaspers surged with a four-run sixth inning in the opener, effectively sealing the victory. In game two, despite trailing early, they rallied to tie the game multiple times but fell to a walk-off home run in the ninth.

By the Numbers
  • Trevor Hansen hit his eighth home run of the season.
  • The Jaspers scored six runs in game one and nine in game two.
State of Play
  • The Jaspers have shown resilience, coming back from early deficits in both games.
  • Hudson Pergamit had a standout performance on the mound, striking out six in game one.
What's Next

Manhattan will face La Salle University on Tuesday, April 21, with an opportunity to gain momentum as they look to improve their record against a familiar opponent.

Bottom Line

The Jaspers demonstrated tenacity despite a mixed result, highlighting their potential to battle through adversity as they prepare for upcoming challenges.