RHODE ISLAND VS. VCU - SERIES NOTES

• Though the history between Rhode Island and VCU dates back to 1980, the teams have played one another just 16 total times heading into this weekend's series.
• The visiting Rams own a 10-6 all-time advantage over Rhody and have won five-straight.
• URI's last victory in the teams' shared history was earned in 2016 at Bill Beck Field. After picking up a 5-1 triumph the day before, the Rams took down their visitors 7-3 to win the home series. 
• That was the last time that Rhody hosted VCU in Kingston.
• This weekend's series marks the first time that the teams have faced off during the regular season since 2018. That year, the Richmond-based program took each contest of the three-game set. 
• Rhode Island will look to avenge a 10-4 loss that the team suffered last time out opposite the Rams in the 2021 Atlantic 10 Championship. 
• Though former Ram Sonny Ulliana had put Rhody up 4-2 in the seventh inning of that contest, the squad was unable to hold on. 

WIN AND IN

• As the regular season winds down, the field for the 2023 Atlantic 10 Baseball Championship is starting to take shape. 
• Of the 12 teams in the league, only seven will receive spots in the postseason tournament, which is being hosted by VCU in Richmond, Va. 
• A series victory over the visiting Rams would guarantee Rhode Island's spot in the Atlantic 10 Championship.
• Seedings for the tournament will be announced as they are finalized.

• Prior to the series finale, head coach Raphael Cerrato and his staff will honor the team's eight seniors and their families.
• Billy Butler, Quincy Clark, Mark Coley, Zach Fernandez, Broc French, Addison Kopack, Calvin McCall and Alex Ramirez will be celebrated for their contributions to the program.
• Graduate students Bo Brutti and Jon Morrison will also be honored in some capacity, having already participated in last year's senior day festivities.