Wildcats Roll Past Hornets in Doubleheader Opener

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Interstat) — Michael Benedict and four relievers combined on a two-hit shutout Sunday as Bethune-Cookman routed Delaware State 14-0 in the first game of a doubleheader.

The Wildcats scored four runs in the third inning and six more in the fourth to break open the game. Jorge Rodriguez drove in three runs on three hits for Bethune-Cookman. Darryl Lee also had three hits and scored three times.

Benedict earned the win, striking out five over four scoreless innings. Delaware State used six pitchers, managing only two singles as the Hornets fell to 0-11. Bethune-Cookman improved to 9-3.

The game was called after seven innings due to a 10-run rule.