Providence, R.I.--Senior
Connor Davey (Cheshire, Conn.) became Rhode Island College's all-time leader in career wins, while the Anchormen claimed at least a share of the program's first-ever Little East Regular Season Championship, in a 15-0 win over Western Connecticut at Pontarelli Field on Tuesday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 15, Western Connecticut 0 (seven innings)
Rhode Island College (26-11, 13-1 LEC)
Western Connecticut (9-29, 3-13 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• Davey earned his 24th career win (24-11) and surpassed the previous mark of 23 established by
John Wilkins '83. He also tied the RIC record for career starts (41). Davey earned his seventh win (7-2) after going six innings and striking out a half-dozen Wolves.Â
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• The Anchormen clinched at least a share of the league's Regular Season Championship, secured the No. 1 seed and will host the upcoming Little East Championship (May 10-13). RIC can lock up the outright LEC Regular Season title with one win in an LEC doubleheader vs. Plymouth State on May 5.
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• The Anchormen were able to get ahead of the Wolves early, scoring three runs in the first inning, seven in the second and another three in the third, to lead, 13-0, after three innings.
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• Those innings were highlighted by senior left fielderÂ
Joey Coro (North Providence, R.I.), who had three doubles and produced four runs, junior designated hitterÂ
Cole Podedworny (Wakefield, R.I.), who knocked in a pair, and junior catcherÂ
David Iannuccilli (Johnston, R.I.), who smoked a two-run double in the second.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will close out the regular season with a doubleheader at home vs. Plymouth State on Friday, May 5 (noon).
