The University of Maryland Eastern Shore baseball program took time to honor its graduating players during Senior Day festivities, though the celebration was dampened by a series-closing defeat to Norfolk State.
The Hawks recognized their senior class in a pregame ceremony before taking the field for the final game of their weekend series against the Spartans.
While the outcome wasn’t what UMES had hoped for on their special day, the team received a boost from Jimenez, who launched his fifth home run of the campaign during the contest.
The loss concluded the series between the two programs, with Norfolk State taking the finale despite the Hawks’ efforts to send their seniors out with a victory.
Senior Day represents an important tradition in college athletics, allowing programs to celebrate the contributions of their graduating student-athletes before they complete their collegiate careers.
