Providence, R.I.--Sophomore right fielder Sean Helfrich (Saunderstown, R.I.) belted a grand slam as the Rhode Island College baseball team used a 14-run seventh inning to best Anna Maria, 21-1, at Pontarelli Field on Wednesday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 21, Anna Maria 1 (seven innings)
Rhode Island College (7-4-1)
Anna Maria (8-7)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC broke out in the third inning with five runs, three of which came off a homer by freshman designated hitter Lucas Pierce (Chepachet, R.I.) to stake the Anchormen to a 6-1 lead.
 
• Two grand slams in the bottom of the seventh allowed the game to end early as Helfrich and freshman first baseman Nate Pearce (North Attleboro, Mass.) each cleared the bases with homers to left field.
 
• Senior left fielder Joey Coro (North Providence, R.I.) went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base.
 
• AMC senior shortstop Kosta Drosidis (Holden, Mass.) led visitors with a 2-for-3 effort to go along with an RBI.
 
• RIC junior pitcher Connor Davey (Cheshire, Conn.) threw a complete game, striking out six and giving up just one run on four hits, to earn his second straight win (2-1).
 
• AMC used seven pitchers on the day with freshman Nick Choate (Grafton, Mass.) taking the loss (0-1).
 
 WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will open Little East play with a doubleheader at home vs. Keene State on Saturday, March 26 (noon).