FORT SMITH, Ark. – West Texas A&M scored early and often Monday as it downed University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Baseball, 16-4, in seven innings at Crowder Field.
The Buffs scored eight times in the first inning and six more in the third as they run-ruled the Lions.
UAFS got one run in the first on four walks and a three-run homer in the sixth from catcher Trevor Brown, the first of his career.
Outfielder Cash Balentine made his first appearance on the mound this season, tossing 3.0 innings and allowing just one run on three hits.
The Lions next travel to Eastern New Mexico March 18-20 for a four-game Lone Star Conference series.