LEIPSIC, Del. (Interstat) — Maryland-Eastern Shore built a seven-run lead and withstood a late push from Delaware State to secure a 7-5 victory Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field, clinching the weekend series.

The Hawks (7-24) struck immediately, as Julian Jimenez and Bronson Taylor hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning. Taylor finished 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs. Starter Cade Williams dominated, allowing no hits and one earned run over six innings with six strikeouts to earn the win.

The Hornets (3-28) rallied late. Alec Rodriguez hit a two-run homer in the eighth and Rosnell Lewis added a two-run single, cutting the deficit to 7-5. Janluis Santiago pitched a scoreless ninth for the save. Hassan Turner went 3 for 4 for Delaware State.