Panthers’ Offensive Onslaught Buries Spartans

SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — Lorenzo Carrier went 5 for 6 with a home run, a triple and five RBIs as Pittsburgh routed San Jose State 13-8 on Saturday evening.

The Panthers (11-2) amassed 18 hits. Sebastian Pisacreta and AJ Nessler also homered, with Nessler driving in three runs. Pittsburgh scored in five different innings.

The Spartans (4-9) were held to seven hits but plated five runs in the second inning, aided by a Pittsburgh error. Alex Fernandes and Peyton Rowles each had three RBIs for San Jose State.

Panthers starter Daniel McAuliff allowed three earned runs over five innings for the win. The teams conclude their three-game series Sunday.