LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Two four-run frames powered the Rider baseball team to a 10-1 victory over Siena in game two on Saturday afternoon at Sonny Pittaro Field, clinching the series. Rider improved to 8-5 (4-1 MAAC), while Siena fell to 6-10 (2-3 MAAC).

Rider struck quickly in the bottom of the first, plating four runs to seize early control. Will Gallagher worked a leadoff walk before Erich Hartmann lined a triple to right field to bring him home for the game's first run. Kyle Neri followed with an RBI single to score Hartmann, and Anthony Paskell doubled to center to put runners on first and second with no outs.

Nick Shuhet then lifted a sacrifice fly to bring home Neri, and Eliot Medlock added an RBI single to score Paskell and cap the four-run inning for a 4-0 Rider lead.

Siena got on the board in the third with a sacrifice fly to trim the deficit to 4-1.

The Broncs added another run in the fifth when Charley Magoulick delivered an RBI single to extend the lead to 5-1.

Rider broke the game open in the seventh. Shuhet launched a three-run rocket to right field to push the Broncs' advantage to 9-1.

Neri added the final run in the eighth, sending a solo home run to left field to cap the scoring and secure the 10-1 series-clinching victory.

Quotes and Notes
"Kyle Batt was excellent today. He came out and filled up the strike zone, throwing 65 strikes out of 97 pitches. I thought we played solid defense behind him overall. We did drop a couple of pop-ups, which are things we'll need to clean up, but Kyle really did a great job on the mound.

The home run by Shuhet was huge. Even though it made it 6-1 at the time, that swing really helped us feel more comfortable and gave us some breathing room. Offensively, we stayed consistent throughout the game. Will was also outstanding at third base today.

Overall, it was just a good win with two big innings that made the difference. We feel good heading into tomorrow with our pitching staff intact. Now it's just about coming out ready to play and putting together another strong performance." – Acting Head Coach Dr. Barry Davis

- Kyle Batt earned his first win of the season.
- Nick Shuhet recorded his second home run of both the series and the season.
- Kyle Neri also notched his second homer of the year.
- Erich Hartmann tallied his seventh double of the season.

Broncs by the Numbers
- Rider totaled 11 hits in the victory.
- Neri led the Broncs with a four-hit performance.
- Hartmann and Medlock each collected two hits.
- Paskell, Magoulick, and Shuhet each added a hit.
- Shuhet drove in four runs, while Neri finished with three RBIs.
- Hartmann, Magoulick, and Medlock each recorded one RBI.
- Batt earned the start and pitched 8.0 strong innings, allowing four hits with no earned runs and three strikeouts.
- Chris Montone tossed a scoreless ninth inning in relief, allowing no hits or runs.

Up Next
The Broncs return to action tomorrow, Mar. 15, to wrap up the weekend series with Siena. 
First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. on ESPN+.