Box Score FLORENCE, Ala.—Host North Alabama completed a three-game sweep of the Christian Brothers University Bucs Sunday afternoon with a 7-4 win.
The Bucs (10-27, 3-15 GSC) struck first with two runs in the top of the first inning. A single and two infield errors loaded the bases with one out, and
Hunter Parham (Southaven, Miss./Southaven HS) followed with a two-run single. The Lions (31-11, 11-7) took the lead for good in the bottom of the first, scoring three runs on two walks and three singles. The Lions tacked on two runs in the third on a pair of singles, two errors, and a sacrifice fly. A run in the fourth and a run in the sixth extended UNA's lead to 7-2.
The Bucs scored one run in the seventh on three straight singles by
Tyler Dunn (Bartlett, Tenn./Tipton-Rosemark Academy),
Cody Warren (Orlando, Fla./Orangewood Christian HS), and
Jimmy Franklin (Knoxville, Tenn./Powell HS). They scored again in the eighth to set the final margin when
Will Wilson (Cordova, Tenn./First Assembly Christian School) hit an RBI double to score
Alan Wright (Olive Branch, Miss./DeSoto Central HS), who reached on a fielder's choice.
Dunn, Wilson, and Franklin collected two hits each for the Bucs. Relievers
Matt Ariemma (Bartlett, Tenn./St. Benedict HS) and
Cary Crain (Millington, Tenn./Millington HS) each tossed a scoreless inning.
The Bucs wrap up their seven-game roadtrip Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m., when they visit Union. They return home Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. to host Rhodes.