NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — Lamar erupted for eight runs in the eighth inning to break open a close game and defeat Stephen F. Austin 11-3 on Friday in the opener of a doubleheader.

The game was tied 1-1 before the Cardinals’ offensive outburst, which featured 11 total hits. Tab Tracy led Lamar, going 4 for 5 with two RBIs. Braden Benton drove in three runs.

Lamar starter Jarret Williams was dominant, pitching four hitless innings with no earned runs. Cody Templeton took a tough loss for the Lumberjacks, allowing two earned runs over six strong innings with seven strikeouts. Cooper Schneider had three of Stephen F. Austin’s five hits.

Both teams moved to 9-6 overall.