Boston College 5, Rhode Island 2: Three-Run Third Paces BC By Rhody

Nick Sciortino comes up with the big hit to help BC defeat the Rams at home on Tuesday.

Nick Sciortino had a two-RBI double in the bottom of the third, and Eric Stone threw six innings without allowing an earned run as the Boston College Eagles defeated the Rhode Island Rams, 5-2, on Tuesday afternoon at Shea Field. The win pulls BC within a game of a .500 record at 17-18 overall.

After both teams left runners on base in the first two and a half innings, the Eagles broke open the scoring in the third with a trio across the plate. Johnny Adams led off with a single through the left side, advancing to second two batters later when Blake Butera singled up the middle. Joe Cronin then singled…