UConn baseball runs past Georgetown, 12-5

UConn baseball took a commanding victory in its Big East home opener on Friday, as the Huskies opened up an 11-1 lead after seven innings on their way to a 12-5 victory over Georgetown on Friday.

Andrew Sears pitched into the eighth inning for the first time in a UConn uniform, besting his previous high of 5 1⁄3 frames, which he had accomplished against both San Diego State and St. John’s. He recorded 11 punchouts against one walk, scattered three hits and set down the first 18 Hoyas he faced, but four runs, three of which were earned, came across to score on his watch.

The Husky lineup took advantage of 11 walks, scoring their 12 runs on just nine hits.

Sears and Georgetown starter Everett…