Sunbirds advance in baseball tournament

FRESNO, CA -- Fresno Pacific baseball advanced through the NAIA Opening Round Tournament on Wednesday with a 15-1 decision over Ohio Dominican.

The game was called after seven innings because of the 10-run rule.

Sunbirds starter Kelyn Schellenberg gave up just five hits and one run in six innings.

Matt Souza batted 3-for-3 with three runs scored. Tyler Pryor and Dwight Nixon each homered for the Sunbirds.

Fresno Pacific faces British Columbia at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.