How it Happened
Rhode Island's powerful lineup made it presence felt again, as the Rams pounded Mercer 15-4 to give URI the series win Sunday afternoon.

The Rams (3-3) scored 12 runs over the first four innings, providing plenty of run support for starting pitcher Braeden Perry. In the top of the first, Addison Kopack gave URI the early lead with a two-run homer after Eric Genther was hit by a pitch. It was the first of four home runs on the day for Rhode Island, as Michael Anderson had a solo blast in the second inning and a two-run shot in the fourth. Mark Coley had a three-run homer in the top of the sixth inning.

With the plethora of run support, Perry (1-1) cruised through much of his outing. He kept Mercer off the scoreboard through the first four innings, including a 1-2-3 frame in the bottom of the fourth on just eight pitches.

Inside the Box Score

• Rhode Island is off to its best start since the 2012 season, when it began the season 4-2. That year, Rhody finished 33-25-1
• Through the first six games, Rhode Island has hit 11 home runs.
• Eight of Rhody's nine starters in the batting order scored at least one run.
• Freshman Braeden Perry (1-1) recorded his first career win, allowing two runs on five hits over the course of 5.0 innings. Perry struck out six batters while issuing just one walk and one extra-base hit.
• Fellow freshman Michael Anderson continued the torrid start to his career, going 4-for-4 with a pair of home runs. He is batting .550 with three home runs, 10 runs batted in and eight runs scored through his first six games.
• Redshirt senior Mark Coley's three-run home run extended his hitting streak to six games.
• Redshirt junior Addison Kopack homered, walked, was hit by a pitch, scored twice and had three RBI.
• Redshirt senior Billy Butler reached base four times. He doubled, singled twice and walked while also driving in three and scoring once.
• Sophomore Eric Genther walked, was hit by a pitch and scored twice.

Up Next
Rhode Island begins a four-game series at Virginia on Friday, March 3. The opener begins at 3 p.m. All four games in the series will be shown on the ACC Network.