In a strong show of power, Fordham baseball defeated Rhode Island 8-5, driven by Joey Donnelly and Tommy McAndrews' combined three home runs and a solid performance from Beau Elson on the mound. This victory marks Fordham's improvement to a 23-24 record overall and 13-9 in the Atlantic 10, while URI falls to 18-26, 11-11 in the conference. Fordham dominated the game with key hits, reclaiming leads multiple times and finally securing the win despite URI's late ninth-inning solo home run.

By the Numbers
  • Donnelly: 3-for-5, 2 home runs, 3 RBI
  • McAndrews: 3-for-4, 1 home run, tying for fifth all-time at Fordham with 27 career home runs
  • Fordham's seventh consecutive conference win, a first since 2007
State of Play
  • Fordham leads the three-game series against URI 1-0
  • Donnelly and McAndrews achieving a milestone with 10 home runs each this season
What's Next

Fordham will look to extend their winning streak in game two against URI, scheduled for 1:00 PM on Saturday. The team aims to build on the momentum from this victory as they seek to secure a series win.

Bottom Line

Fordham's power hitters and effective pitching have positioned the team favorably within the conference, culminating in their best stretch of play in over a decade. Continued offensive strength and consistent pitching will be crucial as the season progresses.