SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Air Force Falcons opened their season with a commanding 15-3 victory over Penn State on Friday evening at Scottsdale Stadium. The Falcons amassed 14 hits and capitalized on six Nittany Lions errors, scoring 10 unearned runs in the lopsided win.

Air Force built a 15-0 lead before Penn State avoided the shutout with three runs in the seventh inning, highlighted by RBI singles from Justin Turcovski and Ben Davis. Falcons starter Aiden Poe earned the win, while Penn State’s Ethan Bauerschmidt took the loss.

The Falcons begin the season 1-0. Penn State, which was a statistical favorite pregame, falls to 0-1.