PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Interstat) — The Columbia Lions erupted for 11 runs on Saturday, defeating the Brown Bears 11-2 in the first game of an Ivy League doubleheader at Murray Stadium.

The Lions’ offense struck early and often. Kail homered in the third inning, driving in two runs, and Brewer added a solo shot in the fourth as part of a three-run frame. Columbia broke the game open with a four-run eighth inning, highlighted by Brewer’s two-run double.

Brown starter Drew Nelson took the loss, allowing six earned runs over 6 2/3 innings. The Bears managed just two runs on seven hits, with RBIs from DJ Dillehay and Christian Butera. Columbia improved to 9-20 overall, while Brown fell to 17-14.