SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — Incarnate Word launched three home runs to defeat Illinois-Chicago 8-3 in both teams’ season opener at Roadrunner Field on Friday. The Cardinals overcame an early deficit with a two-run homer from DeJesus in the first inning. He added a solo shot in the eighth, and Colin Cymbalista capped the scoring with a two-run blast later in the frame. Cris Enriquez and Trent Rucker each added sacrifice flies. The Flames managed just six hits and grounded into two double plays. Illinois-Chicago starter Jake Jakubowski took the loss, while Emir Encalada earned the win in relief for Incarnate Word. The Cardinals improved to 1-0, while the Flames fell to 0-1. The teams meet again in a doubleheader Sunday.