LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Interstat) — Michigan State erupted for 13 runs on 14 hits to defeat Louisville 13-4 on Saturday afternoon at Jim Patterson Stadium, sweeping the first two games of the series. The Spartans improved to 2-0 while the Cardinals fell to 0-2.

Parker Picot powered the offense with two home runs, including a fourth-inning grand slam and a three-run shot in the sixth, driving in eight runs. Randy Seymour added a solo homer in the eighth. Nick Williams and Ryan McKay each scored three times.

Louisville’s 13 hits yielded only four runs. Alex Slanker homered and drove in three for the Cardinals. The result defied Interstat’s ELO projection, which gave Louisville a 75.6% chance to win.

The teams conclude the series Sunday.