Providence, R.I.--Sophomore second baseman Parker Camelo (Bristol, R.I.) went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base as Rhode Island College fell to Johnson and Wales, 10-3, in the team's home opener at Pontarelli Field on Wednesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Johnson and Wales 10, Rhode Island College 3
Johnson and Wales (6-8)
Rhode Island College (6-5)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Wildcats wasted no time getting runners on base with a lead-off single and a walk to start the first, which led to a two-run double and an early, 2-0, lead.
 
• The Anchormen gained some life back in the bottom of the third as a runner scored on a wild pitch to cut the deficit to two, 3-1.
 
• Johnson and Wales responded with another two-run hit, this time on a single to center field, to push the lead to four, 5-1, in the fourth frame.
 
• Senior catcher Lucas Pierce (Chepachet, R.I.) belted his team leading fourth home run of the season in the bottom of the fourth to pull RIC within three, 5-2.
 
• Another run in the fifth and a pair in the sixth helped the Wildcats win for the third time in their last four contests.

• RIC sophomore pitcher Stephen Sullivan (Acton, Mass.) was dealt his first loss (1-1) of the season, going 3.1 innings and striking out five.
 
• Senior first baseman Daniel Trzepacz (Mont Vernon, N.H.) went 2-for-4 with a walk.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play with a doubleheader at home vs. Southern Maine on Saturday, March 22 (noon).