Rhode Island Rams (15-23) will face the Connecticut Huskies (21-20) on Tuesday, April 21, at 6 p.m. This rivalry dates back to 1896, with UConn leading the all-time series 81-120-4. In their last encounter on April 30, 2025, the Huskies secured a 16-6 victory. Notable players include DJ Perron, now graduated, who hit a grand slam in that game, and current Rams player Reece Moroney, the starting shortstop.

By the Numbers
  • Rhode Island has played Connecticut 203 times, making it their most common opponent.
  • Manny Santos has a 1.47 ERA this season, allowing only three earned runs in 18.1 innings.
State of Play
  • Rhode Island is coming off a challenging 0-3 series against St. Bonaventure.
  • Despite the losses, reliever Manny Santos has shown exceptional performance, not allowing a run in his last 6.2 innings.
What's Next

The Rams aim to break their losing streak against a competitive UConn team and improve their overall performance as the season progresses. Santos’s continued success could be critical in achieving this goal.

Bottom Line

The Rams need to leverage their bullpen strength and key players to challenge UConn in this historic matchup, potentially reversing their fortunes after a rough weekend.