Game Information: Northeastern (12-11) vs. Rhode Island (6-12)
Gameday	Wednesday, March 27 3 p.m.
Opponent
Site	Brookline, Mass.
Ballpark	Friedman Diamond
Coverage	TV:  NESNplus  |  Stats
Probables	Brian Rodriguez (1-1, 8.53 ERA) vs. Jake Walker (1-0, 2.84 ERA)
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BOSTON – Beginning a four-game home stand at Friedman Diamond, the Northeastern baseball team will turn its attention towards Rhode Island on Wednesday, March 27, when the Huskies welcome the Rams to Friedman Diamond for a 3 p.m. non-conference game.

5 THINGS 2 KNOW
• Northeastern earned the No. 5 ranking during Tuesday's reveal of the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) Division I poll:
 

NEIBA DIVISION I POLL (March 26, 2019)
Rank	School (FPV)	Record	Points
1.	Connecticut (7)	13-8	35
2.	Bryant	12-9	24
3.	Boston College	12-11	17
4.	Harvard	10-5	16
5.	Northeastern	12-11	12

 
• The road team between the Huskies and the Rams has won six consecutive series meetings, dating back to 2013.
 
• Northeastern and Rhode Island share one common opponent during the 2019 season: Missouri. The Huskies and the Rams combined to play four straight games against the Tigers from Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida. NU won its game, 4-3, while Rhode Island lost two of its three games.
 
• Ian Fair enters Wednesday's midweek game after being named the CAA Player of the Week on March 25. Fair, who has hit .355 since making his 2019 debut on March 2, is riding a five-game hitting streak and has reached base safely during 12 consecutive games.
 
• The Huskies possess the sixth highest RPI among New England programs (No. 133) and are 5-1 against New England opponents this season.