PROVIDENCE, RI – For the second time in three days, the Johnson & Wales University baseball team broke out the bats. A seven-run seventh inning helped the Wildcats defeat Framingham State, 13-3, on Friday.

Records:
Framingham State:13-14
Johnson & Walbes: 18-12

Statistical Leaders:
Kevin Duffy (JWU): 3-4, 3 R, 3 RBI
Will Fritz (JWU): 2-4, 2 R, 3 RBI
Anthony Roman (JWU): 3-4, 1 R, 3 RBI

Of Note:
The Wildcats gave starting pitcher Ryan Depatie a cushion with four runs in the fourth inning. Will Fritz's single scored Raimiel Rodriguez. Catcher Kevin Duffy cleared the bases with a three-run home run, the first of his collegiate career.

Johnson & Wales put the game out of reach with seven runs in the bottom of the seventh. Fritz scored Colby Greenhalgh and Rodriguez with a single. Fritz and Joe Maracic crossed the plate on a double by Anthony Roman.

Depatie worked seven innings to pick up his first collegiate victory. He gave up two runs on seven hits with a pair of strikeouts.

Up Next:
The Wildcats are back in conference action Saturday when they travel to Rivier for a 1 p.m. doubleheader.