FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 20, 2004

Rhode Island College Baseball Score Report

Providence, RI

TEAMS

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Wheaton (16-14-1)

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11

14

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RIC (11-13)

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LYONS TAME ANCHORMEN, 11-4

Providence, RI—Wheaton College downed Rhode Island College, 11-4, in collegiate baseball action. WC improves to 16-14-1 on the season, while the loss drops RIC to 11-13.

Sophomore right fielder Bryan Duplissie's (Swanzey, NH) grand slam home run in the top of the fourth inning broke the game wide open. Junior left fielder Keith Cooper (Swampscott, MA) went 3-6 with two runs scored, four RBI, a double and a triple. The Lyons used their bullpen effectively, throwing six different pitchers at the Anchormen. Junior starting pitcher Matt Ponte (Fairhaven, MA) threw four innings, allowing only one run in limited action. Freshman Chris McDonough (Weymouth, MA) picked up the win (3-1) in relief.

For the Anchormen, junior catcher Eric Kelly (Fall River, MA) went 3-4 with one run scored and an RBI. Junior starting pitcher Brandon White (Foster, RI) was saddled with the loss (1-3).

In upcoming action, RIC will host Curry on Friday, Apr. 23.

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