Infield Single by Jason Place Gives JetHawks 11-Inning Win
Published on July 25, 2008 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) - It took three times pulling ahead and it took eleven innings, but the JetHawks finally put away the Lake Elsinore Storm 5-4 Thursday night at Clear Channel Stadium. A RBI infield single by Jason Place served as the game-winning hit to help the JetHawks avoid getting swept by the Storm. The JetHawks are now a perfect 3-0 in extra innings games this year.
Lancaster took an early lead on a pair of solo home runs by Zak Farkes. The Storm came back to tie the game in the fifth, but Jon Still's sacrifice fly gave the JetHawks a second lead in the seventh inning. It looked like Tony Bajoczky would earn a win. Bajoczky allowed just three runs over seven solid innings, making seven quality starts in his last eight games. However, the Storm came up with a game-tying single to force extra innings.
Jason Blackey held the Storm scoreless in the tenth and eleventh innings, giving the JetHawks a chance to win. They caught a break in the eleventh when a hard-hit grounder by Yamaico Navarro got past the first baseman into right field. Navarrro ended up at third base. Place hit a grounder of his own down the third base line. Storm third baseman Keoni Ruth tried to hurry the ball to first, but Place beat it out to give the JetHawks the win.
The JetHawks continue a six-game homestand Friday night against High Desert. Blake Maxwell (3-4) starts for Lancaster while the Mavericks counter with Anthony Varvaro (2-6). The game starts at 7:00 PM. The radio coverage is broadcast live on Magic 1340 AM and online at www.JetHawks.com with the pre-game show starting at 6:45.
Fans will enjoy Friday Night Fireworks after the game, presented by Diamond Jim's Casino.
Individual game tickets for all JetHawks home games, including playoff games, are available in person at the JetHawks Box Office Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM or Saturdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. Great ticket packages for multiple games are also available starting at just $56 for eight games. More information can be found on-line at www.JetHawks.com.
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