MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee baseball team batted around in the first inning and gradually pulled away after that in claiming a 12-2 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Wednesday afternoon at Henry Aaron Field.
 
The Panthers (22-20) sent 11 men to the plate in the first inning in taking a 5-0 lead over the Rangers (9-30). The lead grew in the third and fourth innings and the game came to a close on a two-run home run to left center off the bat of Aaron Buban that ended the contest due to the 10-run rule in the seventh.
 
Jared Reklaitis (2-1) picked up the victory with a solid effort, allowing one run and just two hits over his five innings of work. He walked three and struck out six.
 
The offense started swinging in the first inning and never stopped, piling up 14 hits in less than seven innings. Buban had the big hit to close it out, capping a 2-for-4 day that included three RBI and three runs scored. He also stole two bases, helping UWM on its way to eight on the day – the second-highest total in program history behind the record of 10.
 
There were plenty of fireworks at the plate. Chris Kelly Went 3-for-4 and scored twice, Nick Unes had a 3-for-4 day, scoring three runs as well.
 
Eric Solberg had two hits, drove in two and stole a pair of bases and Ian Ross drove in a pair in the first inning to get the Panthers going.
 
Up next, Milwaukee remains at home for a pair of important Horizon League doubleheaders Friday and Saturday. The Friday twinbill against Oakland starts at noon.