How It Happened
Rhode Island (3-18, 0-8 Atlantic 10) fell twice at Saint Joseph's, losing by scores of 12-2 and 10-0 on the third day of three straight doubleheaders against the Hawks. Rhody served as the home team in both games.
 
Game 1 – Saint Joseph's 12, Rhode Island 2 (5 inn.)
Saint Joseph's scored the first five runs of the game, building a five-run lead early. URI got two runs back in the bottom of the second inning. Caileigh Holland drove in Cassie Swenson with an RBI single, and Susan Harrison delivered Skyler Rapuano with a sacrifice fly to cut into the lead.

However, the Hawks (19-6, 12-2 A-10) got the two runs back in the top of the third and then put the game away with a five-run fifth. Despite getting eight hits, Rhode Island did not score any more runs.
 
Game 2 – Saint Joseph's 10, Rhode Island 0 (5 inn.)
A seven-run rally in the top of the third inning broke the game open for Saint Joseph's. Rhode Island was limited to two hits by Amanda Herr, who struck out four batters and did not allow any walks en route to the shutout.
 
Inside the Box Score

• Junior Susan Harrison had a double, one run scored and one run batted in during the first game.
• Her double was Rhody's lone extra-base hit.
• Redshirt senior Erica Robles, sophomore Vicki Viaclovsky and senior Hannah DeSousa each had two singles on the day.
• Redshirt senior Caileigh Holland had an RBI single in the first game.
• Freshman Ainsley Yoshizumi had one hit.

What's Next
Rhode Island and Saint Joseph's close out their six-game series with a doubleheader Sunday. The first game begins at noon.