PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Jayden Novak hit two home runs and drove in six runs to lead La Salle to an 11-8 victory over Saint Bonaventure in the first game of a doubleheader Friday at Hank DeVincent Field.

The Explorers, who improved to 23-28-1, trailed 8-7 entering the bottom of the ninth before Novak’s grand slam capped a four-run rally. Novak finished 2 for 5 with two homers and six RBIs. Rueben Livingston went 4 for 5 with two RBIs, and Carter Groen also had four hits and drove in a run.

For the Bonnies (12-33-1), Joey Calabretti homered and drove in two runs while going 3 for 5. Joseph Bruno hit a three-run homer in the fourth. Josh Beck earned the win in relief for La Salle, throwing 2⅓ hitless innings with one strikeout.

Saint Bonaventure collected 11 hits and La Salle had 16. The teams continue the series Sunday.