CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — The Myrtle Beach Pelicans opened their season with a 15-0 rout of the Charleston RiverDogs on Thursday night at Joseph Riley Ballpark.

Myrtle Beach scored in four innings, breaking the game open with a six-run second inning highlighted by a three-run homer from Cole Mathis. The Pelicans added four runs in both the fourth and eighth innings.

Winning pitcher Jackson Brockett earned the victory, combining with relievers on a five-hit shutout before a crowd of 5,972. Charleston starter Dominic Fritton took the loss.

The Pelicans, who had 11 hits, begin the season 1-0. The RiverDogs fall to 0-1. The teams continue their series Friday.