BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — John Paul Head hit three home runs and drove in four runs Friday afternoon, leading UAB to a 12-2 victory over Middle Tennessee at Jerry D. Young Memorial Field.

The UAB left fielder homered in the first, second and eighth innings, part of a 14-hit offensive barrage by the Blazers. Alex Dupuy added three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs.

UAB starter Mason Steele earned the win, allowing two runs on four hits over six innings. The Blazers improved to 8-6. Middle Tennessee, which managed only five hits, fell to 9-5.