The Fresno Cardinals (18-5) jumped out to an early lead on the Nevada Big Horns (3-17) and captured a 20-2 victory on Friday at John Euless Ballpark.
With 17 runs in the first three innings, the Fresno Cardinals left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
An error, an RBI single by Brett Jones, a two-run triple by Joey Xavier, an error, and an RBI single by Bryce Smith in the first inning and an RBI single by Jones, an RBI double by Xavier, a single by Christian Parra, , an RBI single by Smith, a fielder's choice, and a fielder's choice during the second inning fueled the Fresno Cardinals' offense early.Xavier racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Fresno Cardinals.
Michael Isom recorded his third win of the year for the Fresno Cardinals. He allowed two runs over five innings. Isom struck out three, walked one and gave up five hits.
Sean Sweeney (0-5) took the loss for the Nevada Big Horns. He allowed six runs in two-thirds of an inning, walked none and struck out none.
The Fresno Cardinals hammered the Nevada Big Horns pitching as six hitters had a field day, combining for 18 hits, 16 RBIs and 15 runs scored.