Big Inning Lifts Bakersfield Past Lancaster
Published on July 31, 2010 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) - Bakersfield struck for four runs in the top of the sixth and never looked back as the Blaze defeated Lancaster 10-5 in the opener of a three-game series at Clear Channel Stadium Friday. The JetHawks and Blaze traded leads through the first five frames. Lancaster opened the scoring with a run in the bottom of the first. Bakersfield answered with runs in the second and third before the JetHawks knotted the score at 3-3 on a two-run homer from Lee Cruz.
After Bakersfield tied the score in the top of the fourth, Lancaster reclaimed the lead with a pair of runs off Blaze starter Wilfredo Boscan. Federico Hernandez ripped an RBI triple - his fourth triple of the season - that plated Brian Pellegrini. Moments later, Hernandez scored on a passed ball from Blaze catcher Doug Hogan and the JetHawks took a 5-3 lead.
Trailing 5-4 in the sixth, the Blaze scored four runs off JetHawks starter Patrick Urckfitz and reliever Jose Trinidad. Tommy Mendonca and Andres James delivered RBI singles in the frame and Bakersfield got a sacrifice fly from Erik Morrison and an RBI groundout from Jacob Kaase. Three of the runs were charged to Urckfitz (4-7), who allowed eight hits and seven runs, including six earned runs, in the contest.
Hernandez and Albert Cartwright each went 3-for-4 for Lancaster. Boscan (8-9) earned the win for Bakersfield despite allowing 11 hits and five earned runs in seven innings pitched.
With the win, the Blaze improved to 23-12 in the second half and 52-53 overall. The JetHawks fell to 14-21 in the second half and 37-68 overall.
The JetHawks will meet Bakersfield again on Saturday night at Clear Channel Stadium. Lancaster will start right-hander Leandro Cespedes (2-3, 4.78 ERA). The Blaze are expected to counter with right-hander Carlos Pimentel (6-6, 4.65 ERA). First pitch is slated for 7:00 p.m. Tune in for all the live action beginning with the JetHawks Pre-Game Show at 6:45 p.m. on www.jethawks.com/csn and News Talk 1380-AM.
The 2010 season marks the 15th anniversary of professional baseball in the Antelope Valley, and since its inaugural game in1996, 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.
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