BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The series is evened up.

The California State University, Bakersfield Roadrunners scored seven runs in the final three innings to break a 1-1 tie, taking an 8-1 victory over the Lamar University Cardinals at Hardt Field on Saturday evening.

Lamar University scored the first run of the contest in the top of the second.

Reese Beheler hit a leadoff single and then Zane Spinn drew a walk. Tab Tracy then moved the runners over with a sacrifice bunt.

Hector Rodriguez grounded out to second to drive in Beheler.

CSU Bakersfield tied up the game in the bottom of the third with a leadoff solo home run.

The Roadrunners took a 5-1 lead in the seventh after tallying four hits.

BY THE NUMBERS

• The Cardinals were held to six hits.
• Damian Ruiz, Zak Skinner and Beheler each went 1 for 4 with a single.
• Spinn and Brayden Evans each finished 1 for 3 with a single and a walk.
• Tracy had a single in the ninth to go 1 for 2.
• Rodriguez reached base twice on a pair of walks.
• Riely Hunsaker threw 4.1 innings allowing two hits while he struck out four batters.

UP NEXT
The series concludes 12 p.m. CT on Sunday. Live stats will be available. The game is not being televised.