The weather finally cleared up on Wednesday allowing Duluth Denfeld and Hermantown baseball to open their seasons in a battle at Wade Stadium. The match also marked the Hunters’ home opener.

Hermantown would defeat Denfeld 18-3 in six innings.

The Hawks led just 5-3 after the fourth inning, then went on to score 13 runs en route to a 1-0 start to their season.

Hermantown is next scheduled to visit Hibbing Tuesday, April 16 at 4:30 p.m. Denfeld is next set to visit Rock Ridge Friday, April 5 at 4:30 p.m. for their road opener.