MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — Tennessee-Martin erupted for 10 runs in the first two innings Friday and cruised to a 12-1 victory over Mississippi Valley State in the opener of a doubleheader at Skyhawk Park.

Terence Grines led the onslaught for the Skyhawks, going 3 for 5 with a home run, a double and three RBIs. Jacob Sitton earned the win, allowing one earned run over seven strong innings with eight strikeouts.

The Skyhawks pounded out 12 hits. JT Popick added a two-run homer, and Colten Payton also homered in a five-run first inning. The Delta Devils managed just four hits, with their lone run coming on a seventh-inning sacrifice fly by Ty Burns.

Tennessee-Martin improved to 4-6. Mississippi Valley State fell to 2-8.