(LANCASTER, CA) -As the JetHawks look forward towards their 2010 season,
four former Hangar Heroes are still in the hunt for a World
Championship. Brian Fuentes, Jason Bulger, Damaso Marte and Juan Pierre
all called the Hangar home before making their way to the majors, and
all are looking to win a World Series Ring.Former JetHawks Brian Fuentes and Jason Bulger helped the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim defeat former Lancaster affiliate Boston Red Sox in the American League Divisional Series. In the 3 game sweep, Brian Fuentes saved two games and Jason Bulger pitched a scoreless inning of relief. Fuentes who was inducted into the JetHawks hall of fame this past season, pitched for Lancaster in 1998 while Bulger played at the Hangar in 2002 and 2004.
Meanwhile in New York, Damaso Marte helped the Yankees beat the Twins and advance to the American League Championship Series. Marte called Lancaster home in 1997, going 8-8 for the JetHawks in 25 games.
Juan Pierre rounds out the 4 Hangar Heroes still alive in MLB Championship Series round. Although the current Dodger was never a JetHawk, he did play for the Stealth, who won the California Fall League Title in 1999. The Stealth own the only League Championship to be won at the Hangar.
The 2010 season marks the 15th anniversary of professional baseball in the Antelope Valley, and since its inaugural game in 1996, The Hangar has produced more than 90 Major Leaguers and inducted 25 members into The JetHawks Hall of Fame. Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of 15 years of Hangar Heroes in 2010.
To lock in your seats for 2010, contact Trent Wondra at (661) 726-5400, or trent@jethawks.com. Info can also be found at www.JetHawks.com.
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