In its first game of conference play, Penn State and its powerful offense topped Rutgers.
It was no easy task to take down its fellow Big Ten opponent though, as the Scarlet Knights battled until the very last at-bat.
The Nittany Lions (12-14, 1-0 Big Ten) had the edge offensively early on, helping to secure the 12-8 victory over the Knights ( 15-17, 0-1 Big Ten) in the first of their three-game stay in Piscataway, New Jersey.
A solo leadoff home run over the left center field fence from left fielder Macy Jones in the top of the first gave the Lions momentum right away.