MESA, Ariz. (Interstat) — Tarleton State erupted for 21 runs on 21 hits, defeating Sacramento State 21-11 on Saturday at HoHoKam Park in a Western Athletic contest. The Texans jumped ahead with three runs in the first inning and added three more in the second. The Hornets answered with three in the bottom of the first and three in the third, but Tarleton State broke open the game with four in the fourth and seven in the ninth. Second baseman Slade McCloud homered and doubled, driving in multiple runs. Right fielder Jake Tatom, left fielder Rayner Heinrich, shortstop Ike Shirey and catcher Sergio Guerra also had key hits, with Guerra homering in the ninth. Third baseman Raphael Smeenk and center fielder Kendyl Johnson each drove in runs, and designated hitter Carson Lorch added a sacrifice fly. Sacramento State’s Luis PimentelGuerrero homered and Jakob Poturnak also went deep, but the Hornets’ 14 hits were not enough. The combined 35 hits included six home runs. Tarleton State improved to 37-19, Sacramento State to 29-32. The game lasted 3 hours, 47 minutes.