Providence, R.I.—Freshman designated player Cameron Early (Worcester, Mass.) picked up his first collegiate hit and then belted a home run as part of a 3-for-5 effort as Rhode Island College won a slugfest, 18-16, over UMass Boston in Little East action played at Pontarelli Field on Sunday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 18, UMass Boston 16
Rhode Island College (13-12, 3-6 LEC)
UMass Boston (19-10, 8-3 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The offense started hot and never cooled down, as the Anchormen hit five doubles in the first inning to grab an 8-2 lead.
 
• The Beacons would begin a comeback bid by scoring five unanswered runs to cut their deficit down to 8-7 in the third.
 
• UMass Boston would eventually recapture the advantage with a five-run sixth inning to take a 16-13 lead.
 
• The Anchormen ripped off five runs in the bottom of the eighth, with senior shortstop Izaiah Rivera (Pawtucket, R.I.) pushing across the game-winning runs with a two-run single, to win the game.
 
• Freshman reliever Kolbie Stellpflug (Whitehouse Station, N.J.) pitched the last three innings to earn his first collegiate win (1-2).
 
• Earley scored three times and knocked in two. Senior left fielder Cole Podedworny (Wakefield, R.I.) went 3-for-6 with a two-run home run and a double for three RBI.
 
• Senior first baseman Daniel Trzepacz (Mont Vernon, N.H.) went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles and three runs scored.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play game two of its twinbill with the Beacons (3 p.m.).