Providence, R.I.--Freshman designated player Lily Bell (Coventry, R.I.) went 3-for-3 with four RBI as Rhode Island College lost a slugfest vs. Johnson and Wales, 11-8, in the first game of a doubleheader at the SMAC Softball Field on Tuesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Johnson and Wales 11, Rhode Island College 8
Johnson and Wales (8-9)
Rhode Island College (13-6)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After a scoreless and defensive first two innings, the Wildcats knocked in seven runs and hit three doubles in the third frame to take the lead, 7-0.
 
• Bell hit a two-run home run in the next half inning, but the hosts matched it with two runs of their own and held onto their seven-run lead, 9-2.
 
• Junior left fielder Melanie Earley (Lumberton, N.J.) started a three-run burst from RIC in the fifth, but it seemed like the Wildcats had all the answers as a two-run blast made it an 11-5 advantage for the home team.
 
• The Anchorwomen fought until the very end as junior catcher Brianna Bailey (Windsor, Conn.) brought in two as part of a three-run final inning until the hosts finally closed the door.
 
• Sophomore shortstop Joey Meyer (South Milwaukee, Wis.) went 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Classmate first baseman Jillian Guilfoyle (Derby, Conn.) went 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI.

• Senior pitcher Gabby Cunha (Cranston, R.I.) took the loss in the circle (3-4).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play game two of its twinbill with the Wildcats.