PROVO, Utah (Interstat) — Connor Ross hit a grand slam as part of a nine-run third inning, powering California Baptist to a 14-7 victory over BYU on Friday afternoon at Larry H. Miller Field.

The Lancers (13-3) sent 13 men to the plate in the third, capitalizing on BYU miscues. Ross finished 3 for 4 with four RBIs. Ben Castelli and Cole Hansen also homered for California Baptist, which amassed 16 hits.

Luis Becerra earned the win, allowing two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings with eight strikeouts. Cooper Jones homered and drove in three runs for the Cougars (6-7), who stranded multiple runners. The teams combined for seven home runs in the game, which was played under clear evening skies after an afternoon start.