FORDHAM AT RHODE ISLAND

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — The Fordham Rams and Rhode Island Rams meet Sunday afternoon at Bill Beck Field, with the Atlantic 10 series shifting to a split doubleheader after the first two games were played Friday and Saturday. First pitch for the series finale is scheduled for 1 p.m., though the forecast calls for 52-degree temperatures and rain.

Fordham (23-24 overall, 10-12 Atlantic 10) aims to complete a series sweep after winning 8-5 on Friday. The Rams from the Bronx are projected to win again, with Interstat’s game simulator forecasting an 8-3 score. Rhode Island (18-26, 7-15) will try to salvage the series finale after dropping the opener.

Players to Watch

Fordham first baseman/right fielder Joey Donnelly has been one of the Atlantic 10’s hottest hitters. In Friday’s win, Donnelly went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBIs. Over his last 10 games, he is batting .342 (13-for-38) with three homers and 11 RBIs, including a 4-for-6 performance in an extra-inning win over George Mason on April 26.

Rhode Island catcher Danny Leikus is the home team’s most consistent threat. He went 4-for-4 with two RBIs in Friday’s loss. Leikus is hitting .333 (4-for-12) over his last three games, and he homered in the Rams’ 12-2 win at Saint Louis on April 24.

Pitching Matchup

Fordham will likely turn to a bullpen game after using starter Beau Elson on Friday. Elson allowed four earned runs on zero hits with three strikeouts over six innings, relying on a defense that committed no errors. Declan Cawley earned the save with three scoreless innings.

Rhode Island’s pitching staff remains unsettled after using Braden Perry (2.1 IP, one hit, one strikeout) and Parker Aikens (0.2 IP, zero hits, one strikeout) in relief Friday. The Rams have lost five of their last six conference games.

Series History

Fordham leads the series this weekend after taking the opener. The Rams have won two of their last three against Rhode Island, with the lone loss coming April 27, 2025.

What’s at Stake

For Fordham, a sweep would push the team to .500 overall and strengthen its Atlantic 10 tournament positioning. The Rams host Saint Louis next weekend. Rhode Island needs a win to break a three-game losing streak before traveling to Davidson for a three-game set beginning May 8.

The game can be heard on the Atlantic 10 Digital Network.