JACKSON, MS- Smokey Ethridge threw six shutout innings and Lee Ogletree had a two-run triple in a six-run second as the Majors shutout the Ozarks Eagles 8-0 in the Millsaps' 2015 season opener. 

The senior Ethridge was masterful on Friday, needing just 74 pitches to get through his six shutout innings. The righty allowed just three hits and two walks while striking out four and getting the win. 

The offense gave Smokey plenty of support on Friday, breaking the game open with a six-run second inning. Millsaps ripped off six straight hits to start the inning, highlighted by Ogletree's two-run triple and a wall-scraping double from Samuel Doucet. The inning chased Eagles' starter Keaton Ramsey who didn't record an out in the second. 

Millsaps tacked on two more in the fourth inning thanks largely in part to their patience at the plate. Keith Shumaker, William Chenoweth and Isaac Glenn all walked, Glenn's forcing in a run to make it 7-0. The Majors brought across the final run of the game off a double play ground ball. 

Greg Matthews and West Hammond combined to close out the final three innings, allowing just two hits as they closed out the win. 

The Majors will continue to host their opening weekend round-robin on Saturday. After two neutral site games, Millsaps plays host to the Schreiner Mountaineers. First pitch is set for around 6pm, depending on the previous two games of the day.