LEIPSIC, Del. (Interstat) — Jonathan Gonzalez Perez launched two home runs and drove in seven runs Saturday afternoon as Maryland-Eastern Shore defeated Delaware State 11-4 at Soldier Field.

The Hawks catcher’s three-run homer in the third inning and grand slam in the fourth powered the offense. Maryland-Eastern Shore recorded 10 hits.

Delaware State scored all four runs in the seventh inning, with RBIs from Andrew Shute and Caleb King. The Hornets had nine hits but stranded multiple runners.

Hawks starter Richard De Jesus earned the win, allowing four earned runs over seven innings. Hornets reliever Shane Carter provided 3 1/3 scoreless innings.

Maryland-Eastern Shore improved to 6-24. Delaware State fell to 3-27. The teams conclude their series Sunday.