Providence, R.I.--Senior right fielder CJ Almagno (North Providence, R.I.) went 1-for-3 with a triple and a walk as Rhode Island College dropped a 3-1 decision vs. Wheaton at Pontarelli Field on Thursday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Wheaton 3, Rhode Island College 1 
Wheaton (10-3)
Rhode Island College (1-9)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Both starting pitchers for the matchup threw two scoreless innings, The Lyons scored the game's first run on a fielder's choice in the third frame.
 
• Wheaton put two insurance runs across in the fifth inning, which proved to be key to the visitor's win.
 
• Senior catcher Sean Gallagher (Warwick, R.I.) scored on a sacrifice fly by freshman shortstop Ryan O'Leary (Foxboro, Mass.) in the sixth inning.
 
• The Anchormen loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh, but could put across the tying runs.

• Junior pitcher Stephen Sullivan (Acton, Mass.) struck out a season-high six batters in four innings of work in a losing effort (1-1).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East play at Southern Maine on Sunday, March 29 (noon).