HIGH POINT, N.C. (Interstat) — The High Point Panthers erupted for 15 runs on 11 hits to defeat the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 15-7 in the season opener for both teams Friday evening at George S. Erath Field.

SeoJun Oh powered the Panthers’ offense, launching two three-run homers and driving in seven total runs. His first-inning blast set the tone. Lane Allen added a sacrifice fly and two runs scored.

The Hawks plated seven unearned runs in the sixth to tie the game, but High Point responded with eight unanswered runs over the next two innings, capitalizing on defensive miscues. Saint Joseph’s had seven hits but grounded into two double plays.

High Point begins the season 1-0, while Saint Joseph’s starts 0-1. The teams continue their series with a doubleheader Saturday.