LILLINGTON, N.C. (Interstat) — The Cal Poly Mustangs erupted for 11 runs in a chaotic ninth inning to turn a close game into a 16-5 rout of the Campbell Fightin’ Camels in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Jim Perry Stadium.

The offensive explosion avenged a season-opening 5-2 loss to Campbell on Friday and improved Cal Poly’s record to 2-1. Campbell fell to 1-2.

For eight innings, the Mustangs held a tenuous 5-4 lead, built largely on a four-run first inning fueled by Campbell mistakes. Nate Castellon was hit by a pitch and Alejandro Garza singled before a two-out error by Campbell shortstop Morton allowed two unearned runs to score. Ryan Tayman followed by launching a three-run homer to left field, with two of those runs also unearned.

Campbell chipped away against Cal Poly starter Volmerding, scoring single runs in the first, second and third innings. An RBI single by Chapman in the second and sacrifice flies by Clayton and Oster kept the Fightin’ Camels within striking distance. They pulled to within 5-4 in the fifth on an RBI double by Morton that scored Oster, who had tripled.

The game’s complexion changed dramatically in the top of the ninth. Leading 5-4, Cal Poly sent 15 batters to the plate against three Campbell pitchers. The inning featured six hits, two walks, two hit batters, two wild pitches, an error and a passed ball.

The onslaught began with one out. Cam Hoiland walked and Casey Murray singled. After a pitching change and a lineout, Tayman was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Kordic then delivered a two-run single to center, scoring Hoiland and Murray. Downing followed with an RBI single to score Tayman.

After a walk to Dante Vachini reloaded the bases, a wild pitch allowed Kordic to score. Nate Castellon then cleared the bases with a two-run double down the left field line, scoring Downing and Vachini. Garza drove in Castellon with a single up the middle. Pinch-hitter Gavin Spiridonoff singled, and another Campbell error allowed Garza to score the inning’s final run.

The 11-run inning secured the win for Cal Poly reliever Morano, while Campbell’s Rossow took the loss. Cal Poly finished with 13 hits, while Campbell had eight. Campbell’s two sacrifice flies were not enough to offset four errors.

The teams were scheduled to conclude the doubleheader later Saturday.