Sycamores Overpower Jaspers in Season Opener
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — Indiana State launched its season with a 10-3 victory over Manhattan on Friday evening at Parque Villa del Rey. The Sycamores, projected as heavy favorites, erased an early 3-2 deficit with a five-run fifth inning, powered by a two-run single from J. Cartagena. N. Sutherlin added a two-run homer in the sixth. Manhattan’s Vincent Samuel homered and doubled, driving in two runs, and Andreaus Lewis also homered for the Jaspers. Indiana State recorded nine hits to Manhattan’s seven. The Sycamores begin the year 1-0, while the Jaspers fall to 0-1.