BRISTOL, R.I. – A five-run fourth inning lifted Roger Williams University to a 9-7 non-conference win over baseball Wednesday afternoon at Paolino Field.
THE BASICS
UMass Boston 7, Roger Williams University 9
UMass Boston (11-3)
Roger Williams University (14-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Following the five-run inning, the Beacons tried to chip away at the deficit but were never able to regain their early lead. UMB made it a one-run affair in the top of the seventh, but a lone run in the bottom of the eighth was all the insurance they needed, as they continue their best start in program history.
Drew Metzdorf finished a double short of the cycle as he drove in three runs, while also crossing home plate three times.
Steve Brookwell and
Aidan Blake each posted a pair of hits. Brookwell, Blake, Kevin Careera and Ethan Carrera all recorded doubles, with Brookwell and Metzdorf also registering triples.
Tim Cianciolo was handed the loss after surrendering six runs, four earned, in four innings of work
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BY THE NUMBERS
- UMass Boston and Roger Williams entered the contest ranked second and third respectively on the recent NEIBA Regional Poll
- The Beacons are currently receiving votes on the D3Baseball.com and Collegiate Baseball Newspaper National Polls
- All-time the Beacons are now 13-6 against RWU, with Wednesday's loss marking their first since 2018
- Combined the Beacons recorded 10 hits, seven of which were for extra bases
WHO'S NEXT
The Beacons will travel to Western New England University tomorrow for a 3:30 p.m. non-conference game.
