Providence, R.I.--Senior right fielder CJ Almagno (North Providence, R.I.) notched his first career home run as Rhode Island College dropped an 8-6 decision vs. Keene State, 8-6, in the Little East opener for both clubs at Pontarelli Field on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Keene State 8, Rhode Island College 6 
Keene State (5-8, 1-0 LEC)
Rhode Island College (1-7, 0-1 LEC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• The Owls plated four runs in the third frame to get the scoring started.
 
• Senior catcher Sean Gallagher (Warwick, R.I.) brought in one for the Anchormen off a double, then Almagno slugged a three-run blast to right field to tie it, 4-4, in the fourth inning.
 
• Despite Keene State answering with a pair of runs to take the lead again, 6-4, the hosts battled back as sophomore George Threats (Cranston, R.I.) and freshman Jack Dichiaro (Foxboro, Mass.) both posted RBI doubles in the sixth to tie the game once again.
 
• The visitors broke the 6-6 deadlock with a pair of RBI singles in the top of the ninth to earn the win.

• Gallagher went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI.

• Junior reliever Jason Potvin (Tiverton, R.I.) was saddled with the loss (0-2).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play game two of its twinbill with the Owls (3 p.m.).