Rhode Island 3, at Jacksonville 16

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville Dolphins erupted for eight runs in a chaotic first inning and cruised to a 16-3 victory over the Rhode Island Rams in the season opener for both teams Friday at John Sessions Stadium. The game was effectively decided in the opening frame, as Jacksonville sent 14 batters to the plate against two Rhode Island pitchers. The Dolphins turned a 3-0 deficit into an 8-3 lead, a surge powered by two home runs from Connor Walter. Walter, the Dolphins’ leadoff hitter, began the onslaught with a solo shot to right field. After Jacksonville loaded the… Read more...