Providence, R.I.--Junior starting pitcher Ryan Seaver (Norton, Mass.) registered the win, allowing just one hit to go along with seven strikeouts in six innings of work, to lead Rhode Island College past Rivier, 9-4, and complete a twinbill sweep over Rivier at Pontarelli Field on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 9, Rivier 4
Rhode Island College (6-3)
Rivier (3-7)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• After the Raiders took a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning, the Anchormen closed the gap in the bottom of the first as senior designated hitter Cole Podedworny (Wakefield, R.I.) ripped an RBI triple and later scored on an error.
 
• With the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth, senior shortstop Izaiah Rivera (Pawtucket, R.I.) hit a double into the gap in right-center field, clearing the bases and putting RIC ahead for good.
 
• The Anchormen capped the day with a three-run fifth inning as sophomore second baseman Lucas McElroy (Westport, Mass.) notched an RBI single and scored on an error, while junior first baseman Daniel Trzepacz (Mont Vernon, N.H.) had a sacrifice fly.
 
• Seaver earned the win (1-1), while Rivera went 2-for-4 with four RBI.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will host Gordon on March 19 (3 p.m.).