WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State used a five-run fifth inning and some excellent relief pitching to take down Charlotte 8-3 in the American Conference opener at Eck Stadium on Friday night.
The Shockers (16-8, 1-0) had to survive an abbreviated start from and an early departure from reliever , who exited after just 10 pitches with an apparent injury. The combination of Morrison, and totaled 5.2 innings out of the Wichita State bullpen and allowed just one run on three hits, with Pacha working the final four innings to record his second save of the season.