TOLEDO, Ohio (Interstat) — The Toledo Rockets erupted for eight runs over the sixth, seventh and eighth innings to rout the Eastern Michigan Eagles 10-2 in a Mid-American Conference opener Thursday at Scott Park Baseball Complex.

The game was tied 2-2 before Toledo broke it open. JP Wagner’s two-run triple in the sixth gave the Rockets the lead for good, sparking a decisive rally. Jacob Payne drove in two runs, while Liam Arsich and Alex McCranie each added two RBIs during the late surge.

Toledo pounded out 14 hits to Eastern Michigan’s eight. The Eagles, who had won four of their last five, saw their record fall to 10-18. The Rockets improved to 13-15. The teams continue their series Friday.