JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Jacksonville Dolphins erupted for eight first-inning runs Friday and never looked back, crushing the Rhode Island Rams 16-3 at John Sessions Stadium in the season opener for both teams.

Jacksonville’s Cade Walter led the barrage, launching two home runs, including a grand slam in the first, and driving in six runs. The Dolphins amassed 13 hits, scoring in four of their six at-bats. Rhode Island managed just seven hits and grounded into three double plays, with its runs coming on a hit-by-pitch and RBI singles from Ryan Henschel and Jayden Tolentino.

The victory gave Jacksonville a 1-0 start to the season, while Rhode Island begins 0-1. The teams continue their series with a doubleheader Saturday.