Sophomore shortstop Cherry Fu, who scored the winning run, and junior designated hitter Mairead McKendry both went 1-for-4, connecting for crucial hits in the final inning.
Montijo's game-winning RBI in the eighth came immediately after a controversial call that went against the Crimson with sophomore right fielder Sarah Koppel at the plate.
With runners on first and second, Koppel hit a line drive over the wall in left field that appeared to win the game for the Crimson.
The ball was ruled foul, however, on a questionable decision that gave URI another chance.
"The call was a huge letdown for the team," Thoke said. "The ball to us was obviously fair, but Sarah did a great job to settle down and get the important walk. Rhode Island brought the infield in, and Monica was able to come through for us."
Koppel then walked to load the bases for Montijo.
Despite being ruled foul, the almost-homerun by Koppel affected the outcome of the game drastically.
The walk to Koppel was the first surrendered by Chymbor the entire game and put her in the awkward position of pitching to Montijo with the bases loaded and the looming threat of walking in the winning run.
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