NEWPORT, R.I. -- Nelphie Lopez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday as the North Adams SteepleCats beat the Ocean State Waves, 6-2, in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

 

Nolan Currier went 4 and two-thirds innings on the mound in a starting role for North Adams. He struck out six and allowed two earned runs.

 

Liam Riordan earned the win in relief with one inning of scoreless work.

 

Richie Kerstetter got a two-inning save, striking out five and walking none.

 

North Adams (8-28) travels to White River Junction, Vt., on Saturday to face the Upper Valley Nighthawks.