WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State posted five multi-run innings and got another excellent start from Grant Adler, rolling past Oakland 16-2 on Sunday afternoon at Eck Stadium. With the victory, the Shockers (6-4) clinched a series win by taking two of three in the home-opening set against the Golden Grizzlies.
Adler (3-0) struck out nine over seven strong innings of work, issuing just one walk while allowing five hits and two runs. He ended five of his seven innings of work with strikeouts, exiting with a 14-2 lead.
It was a balanced Wichita State attack, as eight Shockers recorded at least one hit and nine drove in at least one run.