MERION STATION, Pa. (Interstat) — Rutgers erupted for five runs in the third inning and cruised to an 11-1 victory over Saint Joseph’s on Wednesday afternoon at Smithson Field.

The Scarlet Knights (18-19) pounded 12 hits, including home runs from Gabriel Rivera, Chase Krewson and Yomar Carreras. Krewson’s two-run homer capped the decisive third-inning rally. Rutgers pitchers Zach Gleason, Jason Masick and Jack Kirchner combined for seven scoreless innings of relief, allowing no hits.

Joey Pagano’s solo home run in the fourth provided the only run for the Hawks (23-11). The loss snapped a four-game winning streak for Saint Joseph’s.