Providence, R.I.—Freshman pinch hitter
Melanie Earley (Lumberton, N.J.) smacked a three-run home run as Rhode Island College took game one of a doubleheader at Johnson and Wales, 6-2, on Friday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 6, Johnson and Wales 2
Rhode Island College (7-2)
Johnson and Wales (5-8)
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Earley homered in the top of the fourth to put the visitors on top, 4-0.
• Senior first baseman
Katelyn Ashe (Colchester, Conn.) notched an RBI ground out in the sixth and sophomore second baseman
Noelle Simmons (Goffstown, N.H.) doubled in a run in the seventh as the Anchorwomen built a 6-0 advantage.
• The Wildcats put two across against RIC junior pitcher
Abby Kidd (Granby, Conn.) in the seventh, but would get no closer. Kidd allowed just five hits and struck out 13 in her fifth (5-0) win of the season.
• Sophomore center fielder
Sophia Crudale (Cranston, R.I.) went 2-for-4. Junior left fielder
Sarah Mickelson (New Milford, Conn.) went 1-for-2 with a run scored, a walk and a triple.
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play game two of the doubleheader at Johnson & Wales (6 p.m.).