MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Interstat) — Dean O’Neill hit two home runs and drove in three runs Tuesday evening, leading Middle Tennessee to an 11-1 victory over Tennessee Tech at Reese Smith Jr. Field.

The Blue Raiders’ first baseman, who had just one hit in his previous three games, went 3 for 4. His solo shot in the sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie and sparked a decisive offensive surge. Owen Nowak added three RBIs and Brett Rogers hit a two-run homer for Middle Tennessee, which finished with 14 hits.

Abel Albarran earned the win with 4 2/3 scoreless innings of relief, allowing just one hit. Four Blue Raider relievers combined for 4 1/3 hitless innings to seal the win. The Golden Eagles managed only three hits, scoring their lone run on a wild pitch in the sixth.

Middle Tennessee improves to 6-2. Tennessee Tech falls to 5-4.