EASTON, Pa. (Interstat) — Bucknell erupted for eight runs in the second inning and cruised to a 13-7 victory over Lafayette in Patriot League baseball action Monday evening at Kamine Stadium.

The Bison (18-11) sent 12 men to the plate in the decisive frame, highlighted by a three-run homer from designated hitter Garrett Mathias. Michael Trommer added a solo shot in the sixth and finished with three RBIs. Lafayette catcher Brandon Doubek homered twice in a losing effort for the Leopards (7-20).

Bucknell starter Brady Hoar earned the win, allowing three earned runs over five innings. The Bison have won four straight games in the series.