Ports Capture California League Title with 9-3 Win
Published on September 14, 2008 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(Lancaster, CA) - The Stockton Ports captured the 2008 California League Championship with a 9-3 victory Sunday night at Clear Channel Stadium in Lancaster, beating the JetHawks 3-1 in the Championship series.
The Ports broke a 1-1 game open with a six-run seventh inning keyed by a grand slam from third baseman Chris Carter. Carter added a solo homerun in the top of the ninth.
Lancaster held a brief 1-0 lead. Aaron Reza and Matt Sheely began the fifth inning with singles. Reza came home with the game's first run on a Yamaico Navarro sacrifice fly.
Stockton evened the score against starter Blake Maxwell in the top of the sixth. Maxwell allowed just one run in 5.2 innings, striking out seven Ports without issuing a walk.
The JetHawks would like to thank all their fans for a wonderful 2008 season.
The 2008 Playoffs were presented by R. Rex Parris Law Firm, Shepherd of the Hills Church, Buffalo Wild Wings, eSolar and Beaven Insurance.
California League Stories from September 14, 2008
- Ports Capture California League Title with 9-3 Win - Lancaster JetHawks
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