LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Interstat) — Michigan State opened its season with a 4-3 victory over Louisville on Friday evening at Jim Patterson Stadium, overcoming the Cardinals’ eight-hit performance. The Spartans, who finished with five hits, were powered by a two-run single from Seymour in the fifth inning and solo homers from Broski in the seventh and Seymour in the eighth. Louisville’s Ben Slanker homered and doubled, driving in two runs, but the Cardinals’ late rally fell short. The result was an upset according to Interstat’s ELO system, which gave Louisville a 76.2% win probability. Michigan State begins 1-0, while Louisville starts 0-1. The teams continue their series Saturday.