Newport, R.I.—Senior center fielder Avery Katz (Brookfield, Conn.) went 2-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI as the Rhode Island College defeated Salve Regina, 9-0 (six innings), in the first game of a doubleheader played at Toppa Field on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, Salve Regina 0 (six innings)
Rhode Island College (9-2)
Salve Regina (3-8)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After the first three innings went scoreless, a two-run shot by freshman catcher Brianna Bailey (Windsor, Conn.) gave the Anchorwomen a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the contest.
 
• Freshman designated player Reilly Austin (Cumberland, R.I.) hit a two-run homer and Katz smacked a three-run blast as part of a seven-run eighth inning, which allowed the game to end early via the eight-run rule.
 
• Junior pitcher Abby Kidd (Granby, Conn.) was once again masterful, hurling a two-hit shutout, to go along with six strikeouts to pick up her sixth (6-0) win.
 
• Austin went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at game two of its twinbill with Salve Regina (6 p.m.).