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UConn's Jim Penders earns 800th career win vs ETSU

UConn head coach Jim Penders earned his 800th career win on Sunday, salvaging a series with a 4-3 victory over East Tennessee State.

UConn head coach Jim Penders achieved a historic milestone, securing his 800th career win in a 4-3 victory over the ETSU Buccaneers on Sunday. cat-cross.com

The Huskies relied on a clutch performance from star first baseman Jackson Marshall, who delivered a sixth-inning grand slam with the bases loaded to break a 2-2 tie. That blast proved decisive as UConn avoided a home sweep at Elliot Ballpark. Junior pitcher Oliver Pudvar also pitched well, allowing just two runs over seven innings.