Danbury, Conn.--Junior third baseman
Cal Parrillo (Greenville, R.I.) became Rhode Island College's all-time career RBI leader by driving in six as the Anchormen routed Western Connecticut, 19-6, in Little East action on Tuesday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 19, Western Connecticut 6 (eight innings)
Rhode Island College (20-10, 7-1)
Western Connecticut (5-24, 1-9 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC's was on full display, scoring four or more runs in four separate innings.
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• Parrillo, who needed just three RBI to break the program record for career RBI (127 by Mike Naylor; 2003-07), singled in a pair in the first inning then doubled in freshman second baseman
Lucas McElroy (Westport, Mass.) in the second to claim the record.
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• Parrillo didn't stop there, hitting a two-run shot in the sixth inning and then collecting his sixth RBI by singling in the Anchormen's final run of the game in the eighth.
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• The Anchormen offense had its best day of the season, scoring 19 runs on 18 hits, 12 of which went for extra bases.
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• Parrillo went 4-for-6 with six RBI, a homer, a double and a walk, while scoring three runs himself.
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• Junior center fielder
Cameron Santerre (Bristol, R.I.) scored five times, hit three doubles and added a triple.
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• Senior pitcher
Connor Davey (Cheshire, Conn.) picked up career win number 22 (5-2), which put him in sole possession of second place all-time at RIC. Senior reliever
Colin Gauthier (Pawtucket, R.I.) secured his fourth save of the year by hurling three scoreless innings.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Western New England on Thursday, April 20 (3:30 p.m.).