Providence, R.I.--Senior first baseman
Daniel Cascio (East Hampton, Conn.) went 1-for-2 and crushed a homer as the Rhode Island College team fell vs. Keene State, 17-1, in game two of a Little East twinbill at Pontarelli Field on Saturday afternoon.
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THE BASICS
Keene State 17, Rhode Island College 1Â (7 innings)
Keene State (6-8, 2-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (1-8, 0-2 LEC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
• Keene State put the game away early, tagging the Anchormen for 13 runs over the first four innings.
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• Cascio hit a solo blast in the bottom half of the fourth, but stellar pitching from the Owls was the headline. RIC mustered just three hits in the setback.
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• The visitors combined for four more runs in the fifth and seventh innings to ensure the doubleheader sweep for the weekend.
• Junior starter
Jake Foster (Lincoln, R.I.) took the loss (0-1).
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WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play at Dean on Tuesday, March 24 (3:30 p.m.).