How It Happened
Sophomore Katie Zaun delivered a dominant start in the circle and Rhode Island won at in-state rival Providence 4-1 Wednesday afternoon.

Zaun pitched 6.1 innings overall, allowing just two singles and a pair of walks.

Rhode Island (7-17) took advantage of a Friar error in the first inning when Hannah Hernandez reached on a throwing error. Rachel Zingerman followed with a double down the left field line that brought Hernandez all the way around to score.

Providence (9-18) evened things up with a run in the second. Ryanne Haynes was hit by a pitch and advanced on a sacrifice bunt. A single through the right side by Geanice Morales drove in Hayes to tie the score. The Rhody defense got Morales out trying to advance to second on the play.

A two-out rally in the third inning helped Rhody pad the lead. Zingerman drew a walk and promptly stole second. A wild pitch allowed her to reach third. Skyler Rapuano drew a walk. On the play, she continued to second and drew a throw, helping the Rams execute a double steal, with Zingerman scoring on the play. Kylie Bulinski singled to left center to drive Rapuano in for a 3-1 lead.

Freshman Becca Zawiskowski led off the fourth inning with a solo shot to left field to extend the lead to three runs.

Providence threatened in the bottom of the sixth. The Friars loaded the bases against Liz Lynchard with a hit batter and two walks. Zaun re-entered the game and on her first pitch retired Haynes on a flyout to centerfield to end the  

Inside the Box Score

• Sophomore pitcher Katie Zaun had a strong start, hurling 5.0 innings and allowed just one run on two hits, both singles. Zaun (2-7) struck out four batters and walked two.
• Zaun retired Providence in order on three pitches in the bottom of the fourth.
• Over her last four appearances, Zaun is 2-1 with one save while allowed two earned runs over 23.1 innings of work.
• Rhode Island stole five bases without getting caught. It was the second time the Rams have had five in a game.
• For the season URI has 38 stolen bases. The Rams average 1.58 per game and are on pace for 84 for the year. The single season team record is 68.
• Freshman Becca Zawistowski had a home run and a single in two at bats.
• The home run was the first of her career.
• Freshman Hannah Hernandez singled twice and scored one run.
• Senior Rachel Zingerman doubled, walked, stole two bases, had a sacrifice bunt, scored once and drove in one run.
• Senior Skyler Rapuano walked, stole two bases and scored one run.
• Senior Cassie Swenson had one single and also reached on a walk.
• Freshman Kylie Bulinksi singled and drove in a run. She also was robbed of a second hit on a diving catch by Providence centerfielder Gabrielle Sebastian.
• Freshman Annabeth Carlberg made her collegiate debut, appearing as a pinch hitter.

What's Next
Rhode Island hosts another in-state rival Thursday when Brown comes to town for a doubleheader. The first game begins at 2 p.m.