NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Eastern Kentucky erupted for 10 runs in the first two innings and cruised to a 15-3 victory over Lipscomb in ASUN Conference baseball Saturday evening at Ken Dugan Field.

The Colonels (8-19) pounded 20 hits, sending 14 men to the plate in a nine-run first inning. Jackson Reid led the onslaught, going 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs. Jacob Price earned the win with six strong innings, allowing two earned runs.

Jevarra Martin provided a bright spot for the Bisons (12-12), tossing five scoreless innings of relief after the early damage. Jordan Thomas homered and drove in two runs for Lipscomb.

The win followed a 12-inning loss for Eastern Kentucky in the series opener Friday. The teams conclude the series Sunday.