JetHawks Sweep Away Mavericks with Another Come From Behind Win
Published on August 19, 2008 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) - The Lancaster JetHawks sent the High Desert Mavericks to another disheartening loss Tuesday night at Clear Channel Stadium. For the second straight game, Lancaster struck in the seventh inning, pulling in front for an 8-5 win. The JetHawks finish a sweep of the Mavericks and have now won four straight. Upon the conclusion of the Lancaster game, Rancho Cucamonga was trailing Lake Elsinore. A Quakes loss would move the JetHawks back into first place in the second half and cut their magic number for clinching the best record in the South to seven.
High Desert jumped out to an early 4-0 lead. The JetHawks got a solo home run from Michael Jones, but still trailed 5-1 going into the sixth inning. However, Lancaster took advantage of chances against the Mavericks bullpen.
After scoring a run to close the gap to three in the sixth inning, the big rally came in the seventh. Aaron Reza started the frame off with a solo homer. Singles by Luis Segovia and Kris Negron, as well as a walk to Yamaico Navarro, loaded the bases. Ryan Kalish cleared them with a double to center field, giving the JetHawks their first lead. Navarro helped pad the lead with a two-run single in the ninth.
Felipe Garcia earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief. That was followed by a shutout frame by Cody McAllister for his fifth save. Negron had a big night, matching his career-high with four hits. Luis Exposito had three hits and a RBI while Kalish, Jones, and Reza each had two hits.
The JetHawks open a three-game road trip Wednesday night against Bakersfield. Blake Maxwell (4-7) starts for Lancaster while the Blaze counter with Evan Reed (7-8). The game starts at 7:30 PM. The radio coverage is broadcast live on Magic 1340 AM and online at www.JetHawks.com with the Pre-Game Show beginning at 7:15.
The JetHawks Clubhouse Show airs live from Bakersfield from 5-6 PM on Magic 1340 and JetHawks.com. Special guests include JetHawks manager Chad Epperson. A fan can also win tickets to a JetHawks playoff game during JetHawks trivia.
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.
California League Stories from August 19, 2008
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