MONROE, La. (Interstat) — Louisiana-Monroe erupted for 10 runs over the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to rout Central Arkansas 11-2 in the season opener for both teams Friday at Warhawk Field.

The Warhawks, who finished with 11 hits, broke a 2-2 tie in the fourth on a Kade Dupont RBI double. They pulled away with a four-run sixth, capped by Jake Haggard’s three-run homer. Davis Mauzy scored three runs for ULM.

Central Arkansas managed only three hits. The Bears scored on a sacrifice fly and a Warhawks throwing error.

ULM starter Brandt Corley earned the win. Central Arkansas pitchers combined to issue nine walks and hit two batters.

Louisiana-Monroe improved to 1-0. Central Arkansas fell to 0-1. The teams continue their series Saturday.