Box Score

WICHITA, Kan. - Sophomore second baseman Walker Davidson went 2-for-2 and batted in four runs as Wichita State beat Niagara, 11-1, Saturday at Eck Stadium.

Sophomore outfielder Garrett Bayliff went 3-for-4 for the Shockers and junior pitcher Charlie Lowell picked up the win, striking out seven Niagara batters.

Wichita State improved to 2-0 on the season, while Niagara fell to 0-2 in front of a crowd of 3,057. The Shockers recorded 14 hits, while Niagara picked up three errors.

The Shockers took a 4-0 lead with a three-run second inning Saturday. Bayliff scored on a balk. Tyler Grimes' double to right center scored Kevin Hall and Johnny Coy's double to right center later in the inning scored Grimes.

Wichita State's three-run sixth inning boosted the Shockers to a 9-0 lead. A Davidson double to right center scored Bayliff. Grimes reached on a throwing error by the shortstop and advanced to second. Hall advanced to third and Davidson scored. Preston Springer flied out to right field, scoring Hall also in the inning.

Niagara's lone run came in the ninth inning. Eric Hink singled up the middle and scored Joel Klock.

Adam Wagner led Niagara with two hits. Pitcher Tyler Spear was credited with the loss.

The three-game series concludes with a noon game Sunday at Eck Stadium.

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