SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) – Presbyterian erupted for seven runs in the second inning and cruised past Gardner-Webb 11-2 on Thursday night at John Henry Moss Stadium in a Big South matchup.

The Blue Hose pounded 14 hits, building an 11-1 lead after six innings. Gardner-Webb got a third-inning homer from Anthony Hausner and mustered 10 hits, but could not close the gap.

L. Hyneman homered and drove in three runs for Presbyterian. H. Baker, J. Green and A. Dewberry each had multiple hits and RBIs. JJ Harrell pitched for the Blue Hose.

Gardner-Webb’s Zack Thompson, Joe Stanzione, Hausner, Drew Ripepi, Ryan Kennell, Alejandro Sanchez and Ethan Liao started. Jerek Hobb and Oliver Ellison pitched for the Runnin Bulldogs.

Presbyterian improved to 12-41 overall, while Gardner-Webb fell to 23-30.

The teams meet again Friday and Saturday.