ANGOLA, Mich. — The Adrian College baseball team made the most of their trip to Trine University on Sunday, exploding for a dominant 17-6 victory in a make-up game originally scheduled for last week.

The Bulldogs wasted no time getting the offense rolling, erupting for eight runs in the second inning to seize control early. The spark came from Gus Weaks, who turned in a flawless performance at the plate, going 4-for-4 with three RBIs and four runs scored.

Adrian tacked on another run in the third, capitalizing on a fielder's choice that brought home Weaks. In the fourth, Linken Hayward grounded out to score David Kedrow and extend the Bulldogs' lead even further.

The sixth inning saw another surge from Adrian, as Weaks delivered again with a base hit to left to plate Easton Rodgers. Moments later, Jake Burns ripped a two-RBI single to make it 13-2 heading into the final frames.

The Bulldogs weren't done. In the eighth, they added two more runs courtesy of RBI singles from Scoop Harden and Nic Bruder. The ninth inning brought more insurance runs as Harden was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Payton Miller followed with a bases-loaded walk. 

Several Bulldogs had standout performances at the plate. Bruder went 1-for-5 with three RBIs, Burns was 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs, and Rodgers matched him at 2-for-4 with two RBIs of his own.

On the mound, Broc Shoemaker earned the win with five solid innings of work. He allowed just five hits and one earned run while striking out two.

Adrian is back in action on Wednesday, April 16 where they will host Trine University at Nicolay Field. First pitch is set for 4:00 PM.