BALA Town remained five points behind TNS in second place after a 5-2 victory over Port Talbot Town on Saturday.

Lee Hunt claimed a hat-trick to end a barren run of scoring form, opening his account in the second minute.

Chris Jones responded for the Steelmen, but Ian Sheridan then took a hand with a brace. Jonathan Hood gave the visitors some hope but Hunt rounded off his threesome in stoppage time.