Myrtle Beach, S.C.—Senior catcher Lucas Pierce (Chepachet, R.I.) went 2-for-4 and smacked a two-run double as Rhode Island College took down the University of Olivet, 5-4, at the Grand Park Athletic Complex during the Ripken Experience on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 5, Olivet 1
Rhode Island College (4-3)
Olivet (0-7)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Fifth-year shortstop Izaiah Rivera (Pawtucket, R.I.) posted a triple in the first inning to home fifth-year third baseman Cal Parillo (Greenville, R.I.) for the game's first run.
 
• The Comets answered back in the top of the second inning as a hit-by-pitch loaded the bases, eventually bringing in one run and a single in the next at-bat made the score, 2-1, in favor of Olivet.
 
• The Anchormen bounced back in the third inning as senior first baseman Daniel Trzepacz (Mont Vernon, N.H.) cracked a double to put runners on second and third.
 
• Pierce then hit a double with the bases loaded, bringing two runners, and a sacrifice fly by junior right fielder Lucas McElroy (Westport, Mass.) scored what would prove to be the game-winning run.
 
• The Comets rallied in the top of the sixth with two more runs, but the Anchormen's pitching was able to close the gate.

• Senior pitcher Ryan Seaver (Norton, Mass.) pitched five innings and got the win (1-0). Junior reliever Calvin Battersby (West Warwick, R.I.) earned the save (1)
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will face Penn State York on Wednesday, March 12 (9 a.m.).