HOUSTON – Middle Tennessee (15-23, 9-7) couldn't get into a groove offensively as the Owls (16-23, 7-9) used a big third inning to down the Blue Raiders, 10-4.
The Owls used six hits and a streak of six batters reaching base to plate eight runs in the third inning to bust the series opener wide open.
Matt Canterino got the start for the Owls. The junior right-hander gave the Blue Raiders everything he had, going seven innings, giving up just three hits and striking out 10 MT hitters on his way to picking up the victory.