A 10-run explosion in the fifth inning carried the Auburn Wildcats (2-5) to a 15-1 win in eight innings over the Nevada Big Horns (1-1) at South Valleys Complex on Thursday.

Matt Wehrli racked up four RBIs on three hits for the Auburn Wildcats. He singled in the third inning, doubled in the fifth inning, and tripled in the fifth inning.

The Auburn Wildcats relied on Peter Hoffman to eat up innings en route to the win. Hoffman allowed one earned run, seven hits and one walk while striking out three over seven innings of work.

Corey Metoyer was hot from the plate for the Nevada Big Horns. Metoyer went 1-3, drove in one and scored one run. He.

Scott Benton couldn't get it done on the bump for the Nevada Big Horns, taking a loss. He allowed seven runs in four innings, walked none and struck out none.