LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The Las Vegas Aviators opened their season with a commanding 13-4 victory over the Salt Lake Bees on Saturday at Cashman Field. Las Vegas scored in six of eight innings, including a five-run second and a four-run eighth, to overpower Salt Lake before a crowd of 7,318.

Salt Lake managed only two hits, both coming during a four-run eighth inning highlighted by Niko Kavadas’ three-run double. Las Vegas pounded out 12 hits, with Euribiel Angeles delivering a grand slam and Brett Harris driving in four runs. Joey Estes earned the win with 4 1/3 hitless innings of relief for the Aviators. Sam Aldegheri took the loss for the Bees.

The teams conclude their series Sunday.