WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State scored five early runs and made it stand up in a 5-4 win over East Carolina on Friday night at Eck Stadium.
The Shockers (14-30, 6-13) chased East Carolina starter Brad Pruett (3-5) from the game after just five outs, scoring one in the first inning and four in the second to seize a quick 5-0 lead. opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first, then Wichita State made the most of some two-out charity in the second. With the bases empty and two outs, Pruett walked three consecutive Wichita State hitters to load the bases.