Louisiana Tech got a three-run home run from Brent Diaz in the top of the third inning to erase an early deficit and defeat FIU, 14-6, in the first game of a three-game series Friday night at the FIU ballpark.
The Bulldogs (31-14, 12-10 Conference USA) were trailing 2-0 in the third before scoring three on the home run off Panthers starter Nick MacDonald.
FIU (26-22, 10-12) took a 2-0 lead in the second inning after Nick Day led off the inning with a solo home run off LA Tech starter Kyle Griffen.