MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — TJ Dunsford drove in four runs, including a two-run homer, as Tennessee-Martin edged Mississippi Valley State 8-7 in the first game of a doubleheader Friday at Skyhawk Park.

Dunsford’s third-inning single gave the Skyhawks a 5-3 lead after the Delta Devils had scored three early runs. His first-inning blast began erasing a 2-0 deficit. Tennessee-Martin scored the decisive run in the fifth when Dunsford crossed on a wild pitch.

Mississippi Valley State outhit the Skyhawks 14-9, with home runs from Jace Jones and Aiden Meyer, but stranded 10 baserunners. Clint Lafferty provided four strong relief innings for the Delta Devils, allowing one earned run.

Tennessee-Martin improved to 5-6. Mississippi Valley State fell to 2-9.