A seven-run fourth inning punctuated by three homers, and a solid start by Louisiana Tech righthander Reed Smith — 1 run on 3 hits, 5 strikeouts and no walks through 5 innings — was too much for visiting Sacramento State as Tech run-ruled the Hornets 14-4 in eight innings in a non-conference matchup on a cool and mild Tuesday night before 1,957 at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park.
