Story by Narrative Science.

The Rockford Aviators (3-0) jumped out to an early lead on the Gateway Grizzlies (0-3) and captured a 14-1 victory on Sunday at GCS Ballpark.

Fourteen runs in the first three innings allowed the Rockford Aviators to put the game away early.

, a fielder's choice, and a groundout by Devon Rodriguez in the first inning and an RBI single by Brian Bistagne, , , a double by Greg Velazquez, , and a double by Rodriguez during the second inning fueled the Rockford Aviators' offense early.

It was a good day at the plate for the Rockford Aviators' Michael Hur. Hur went 4-6 and scored two runs. He singled in the second, third, sixth, and eighth innings.

Kyle Hassna brought the heat against the Gateway Grizzlies during his outing. Hassna gave up just two hits, allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out four during his five innings of work.

Troy Barton pitched lights out for the Gateway Grizzlies. The Rockford Aviators managed just two hits off of Barton, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four during his 3 1/3 innings of work.

Michael ONeal ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed eight runs in 1 2/3 innings, walked five and struck out one.