Staff report

GRANITE QUARRY — East Rowan scored eight runs in the first inning and beat North Davidson 10-5 in Thursday’s non-conference baseball game at Staton Field.

East has scored double digits eight times in 11 games.

Tyler Hill (1-0) was the winning pitcher for the Mustangs (9-2). He struck out four in 4 1/3 innings. He got relief help from Logan Bradley, who worked two innings, and Braylen Ketchie.

Justin Mabe, a UNC recruit, hit a grand slam late in the contest for the Black Knights (1-9).

Krys Hernandez went 3-for-3 for East and is batting a team-best .553.

Harrison Ailshie had two hits and two RBIs. Mason Phelps had a double and drove in two.

Josiah Ninteau had two RBIs. Ketchie had two hits, including a double.

East hosts West Rowan on Friday in the biggest game of the season to this point.