SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (Interstat) — Saint Joseph’s and Rhode Island resume their Atlantic 10 series Friday afternoon at Bill Beck Field, with the Hawks looking to build on a dramatic extra-inning win and the Rams seeking to even the set.

Saint Joseph’s (34-16) carries a potent offense into the game, led by catcher Blake Primrose. Over his last 10 games, Primrose is batting .431 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs, including a 2-for-4, two-homer, three-RBI performance in Thursday’s 10-9, 11-inning victory over the Rams. The Hawks have won six of their last seven overall, though they dropped two of three to VCU earlier in the month.

Rhode Island (22-28) has lost eight of its last 11, but first baseman Ryan Thompson provides a consistent threat. Thompson went 3-for-6 with a home run and four RBIs in Thursday’s loss, and he has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, batting .333 with one homer and 11 RBIs over that span.

The matchup features two of the conference’s most explosive lineups. Saint Joseph’s averages 8.5 runs per game, while Rhode Island scores 7.3. Pitching has been an issue for both: the Hawks’ staff ERA sits at 5.12, the Rams’ at 6.34.

Weather could play a factor, with a 56-degree forecast and rain expected at game time.

Interstat’s game simulator projects an 8-7 final in favor of Saint Joseph’s, while the ELO system gives Rhode Island a 52.4 percent probability of winning.

The series continues Saturday with the finale.