North Alabama Lion’s Jenkins Sparks Victory with Three-Run Homer vs. Hatters
Junior Leighton Jenkins hit his first home run of the season, a three-run shot, leading the University of North Alabama baseball team to a 5-4 victory over Stetson in Florence. This win sets up a crucial rubber match between the two teams on Sunday at noon.
By the Numbers- University of North Alabama is now 6-11 in ASUN Conference play.
- North Alabama has hit 41 home runs this season, the most in a single season in the program's Division I history.
- North Alabama improves to 14-22 on the season while Stetson falls to 25-14.
- Stetson drops from first to second in the league with an 11-6 record, while UNA is now 6-11 in ASUN Conference play.
- UNA pitcher Jacob Bradshaw earned his second victory of the season, pitching 7.0 innings with just one walk and three earned runs.
North Alabama and Stetson will play the series finale on Sunday, with UNA aiming for its first series victory over the Hatters in program history.
Bottom LineJunior Leighton Jenkins' clutch three-run homer lifts North Alabama to a key victory over Stetson, setting the stage for an intense series finale and showcasing the Lions' power at the plate this season.
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