CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Logan Knight struck out eight over five scoreless innings and Cincinnati’s offense exploded for 15 hits in a 16-1 victory over UC San Diego in the first game of a doubleheader Friday evening at Marge Schott Stadium.

The Bearcats scored in each of the first five innings. Jackson Smith hit a grand slam, Quinton Coats and Jack Natili each added a home run and three RBIs, and Christian Mitchelle drove in two runs. Knight allowed just two hits to earn the win.

Gabe Camacho had an RBI double for the Tritons’ lone run. UC San Diego managed only four hits total. Cincinnati improved to 11-4, while UC San Diego fell to 4-8.