How It Happened
Massachusetts rallied from a four-run deficit to get a walk-off win over Rhode Island, beating the Rams 9-8 Friday afternoon.

Rhode Island (4-20, 1-10 Atlantic 10) led 8-4 after five innings, but the Minutewomen (14-12, 10-7 A-10) scored three times in the fifth inning and once in the sixth to tie the game.

In the bottom of the seventh, Bella Pantoja reached on a single up the middle with one out. Kristina Day drew a walk to advance her to second. Kendra Allen was hit by a pitch to load the bases.

After a pitching change, the game ended on a ground ball to second base. Rhode Island tried to turn a double play, but Amy Smith beat the throw to first base, allowing Pantoja to score the winning run on the fielder's choice.
 
Inside the Box Score

• Skyler Rapuano singled twice, doubled walked, scored a run and drove in two runs.
• Erica Robles doubled, scored two runs and drove in one.
• Cassie Swenson doubled, singled, walked twice, scored one run and had one RBI.
• Caileigh Holland singled twice, drove in two runs and scored once.
• Hannah DeSousa doubled and drove in one run.
• Ari Castillo doubled and singled.
• Alex Pleasic drew a walk as a pinch hitter and scored a run.
• Caitlin O'Leary and Gabi Lopez both appeared as a pinch runner and scored.

What's Next
Rhode Island and Massachusetts are slated to play a doubleheader on Saturday. The first game begins at noon.