
Jonathon Long Powers Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Past Norfolk Tides With Two Home Runs
Jonathon Long hit two home runs and drove in five runs as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp defeated the Norfolk Tides 11-7 at Harbor Park on Sept. 5, 2026.
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Jonathon Long hit two home runs and drove in five runs as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp defeated the Norfolk Tides 11-7 at Harbor Park on Sept. 5, 2026.

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