NEWARK, DE – The Rider University baseball team suffered a loss Friday afternoon to Delaware, 15-1. The Broncs drop to 5-3 on the season, while the Blue Hens improved to 3-5.
 
The Blue Hens broke through in the first with a pair of runs after loading the bases with no outs.
 
In the second, Jake Barbiere (Randolph, NJ/Randolph) drew a one-out walk. Brendan O'Donnell (Malvern, PA/Great Valley) advanced the runner with an infield single. A wild pitch and an error later, Barbiere came in to score.
 
Delaware tacked on more in the fourth. Back-to-back doubles to lead off the inning scored one, then a single scored another, before a two-run homer capped the inning. The Blue Hens would add another in the fifth, sixth, and seventh.
 
In the eighth, Delaware added six runs.
 
Quotes & Notes
"We were outplayed in every phase today. it happens, but we can't make a habit of it. We will get after it tomorrow." - Head Coach Dr. Barry Davis

- Joe Papeo (Matawan, NJ/Old Bridge) earned the start for the Broncs, going six innings and striking out one.
- Luke Lesch (Gloucester Township, NJ/Gloucester Catholic) made a relief appearance, striking out a batter.
 
Broncs by the Numbers
- Five Broncs recorded hits in the game. John Volpe (Sea Girt, NJ/Wall), Socrates Bardatsos (Ridgefield, NJ/St. Joseph's Regional), and Brian Skettini (Midland Park, NJ/Ridgewood) joined Barbiere and O'Donnell with hits.
 
Up Next
- The Broncs continue their three-game series at the University of Delaware Saturday at 1 p.m.