RICHMOND, Ky. (Interstat) — Morehead State erupted for 12 runs on 12 hits to defeat Eastern Kentucky 12-6 at Turkey Hughes Field on Tuesday.

The Eagles broke open a tight game with a four-run fifth inning, highlighted by Ian McCubbin’s two-run homer. Kyle Krupp added two RBIs for Morehead State. The Colonels scored three runs in the first inning but could not keep pace. Khaleel Pratt hit a solo home run, his fourth of the season, for Eastern Kentucky.

Morehead State used six pitchers who combined for six scoreless innings of relief after the first. The Eagles improved to 11-13. The Colonels fell to 7-18.