Milton, Mass.--Junior first baseman
Daniel Trzepacz (Mont Vernon, N.H.) went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and an RBI as Rhode Island College came from behind to defeat Curry, 8-6 (eight innings), and complete a doubleheader sweep on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 8, Curry 6 (eight innings)
Rhode Island College (12-10)
Curry (3-16)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• Curry would take control over the first half of the game as the hosts built up a 5-1 advantage after four innings of play.
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• The Anchormen would begin their comeback bid in the sixth inning as senior shortstop
Izaiah Rivera (Pawtucket, R.I.) and sophomore left fielder
Daniel Cascio (East Hampton, Conn.) belted back-to-back solo home runs.
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• Needing three runs to stay alive in the top of the seventh, RIC would load the bases with no one out and would later capitalize on miscues from the Colonels to send the game to extras innings
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• Trzepacz and freshman third baseman
Parker Camelo (Bristol, R.I.) each hit RBI singles in the eighth to complete the comeback and win the game.
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• Freshman reliever
Jason Potvin (Tiverton, R.I.) would earn the win after pitching 1.2 innings, retiring three batters via strikeout, for his first collegiate win (1-0).
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• Sophomore second baseman
Lucas McElroy (Westport, Mass.) went 2-for-4, while senior designated hitter
Cole Podedworny (Wakefield, R.I.) went 2-for-5.
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at UMass Dartmouth on Tuesday, April 16 (3:30 p.m.)