Panthers Unleash 20-Run Onslaught to Rout Spartans

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — Lorenzo Carrier drove in eight runs with two home runs as Pittsburgh throttled San Jose State 20-1 on Friday.

The Panthers scored 10 runs in the first inning and never relented, racking up 17 hits. Carrier, who went 3 for 3, hit a grand slam in the third inning and a two-run homer in the fourth. Julian Irizarry added a two-run homer and three RBIs, while Carter Dierdorf had three RBIs.

David Leslie earned the win for Pittsburgh, now 10-2, allowing one earned run over four innings with five strikeouts. Three relievers combined for three perfect innings.

San Jose State’s lone run came on Hunter McCoy’s RBI single in the fourth. Spartans starter Spencer Kratt took the loss after allowing five runs in three innings. San Jose State fell to 4-8.

The teams continue their series Saturday.