ELON, N.C. (Interstat) — The Elon Phoenix opened its season with a decisive 13-1 victory over the Delaware Blue Hens on Friday evening at Walter C. Latham Park.

Elon’s offense exploded for five runs in the second inning, highlighted by a two-run double from Hall and a two-run single from Sterling. The Phoenix then broke the game open with an eight-run seventh inning, sending 13 batters to the plate. Delaware managed just six hits and its lone run came on an RBI single by Minckler in the fifth.

Elon improved to 1-0 while Delaware dropped to 0-1. The teams are scheduled for a doubleheader on Saturday.