La Salle put up a fierce fight against defending Atlantic 10 champions Rhode Island, pushing the game to 12 innings before losing 7-6. After falling behind 5-1, La Salle rallied with five runs to take a 6-5 lead. Rhode Island responded with a ninth-inning home run to tie, ultimately winning on a passed ball in the bottom of the 12th. Notable performances included Chase Swain with a home run and two RBIs and Rueben Livingston also contributing a homer.

By the Numbers
  • La Salle scored 5 runs between the fifth and sixth innings to take a 6-5 lead.
  • La Salle pitchers struck out a combined 13 batters over 12 innings.
State of Play
  • La Salle led 6-5 heading into the ninth inning but couldn't hold on.
  • Rhode Island's first three batters reached base to load the bases in the 12th, leading to the winning run.
What's Next

The Explorers aim to rebound in the second game of the series, with a scheduled first pitch at 1:00 pm tomorrow.

Bottom Line

This close loss highlights La Salle鈥檚 resilience and potential, making the upcoming game crucial for their momentum in the series.