Defense Hurts Again in JetHawks Loss
Published on July 1, 2008 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(ADELANTO, CA) - The JetHawks have been able to keep afloat over the past week even as their defense has fizzled, but they could not overcome their four errors Tuesday night in Adelanto. The errors led to four heartbreaking unearned runs as High Desert pulled away at the end to defeat Lancaster 10-5.
An error helped the Mavericks rough up Travis Beazley in the first inning. High Desert also got four singles and scored five times in the opening frame.
Trailing by six runs at one point, Lancaster closed the gap late. Lars Anderson's solo homer in the sixth inning started the comeback. A series of doubles led to three runs in the seventh inning as Zak Farkes, Jason Place, and Aaron Reza each knocked two-baggers to lead Lancaster to within two runs.
Unfortunately, the JetHawks chances were hurt by another error, this time in the eighth inning. If not for the error, it would have been a 1-2-3 inning for Jason Blackey, but the error extended the inning and led to a three-run home run to help the Mavericks pull away.
Blackey was strong in relief, despite allowing the three unearned runs. He struck out six batters in three innings, include four in one frame because of a wild pitch. Anderson and Josh Reddick each had two hits in the loss.
The JetHawks continue a four-game road trip Wednesday night against High Desert. Chris Jones (4-4) starts for Lancaster while the Mavericks counter with Anthony Varvaro (2-5). The game starts at 7:05 PM. The JetHawks Clubhouse Show starts the evening from 5 until 6 PM. Special guests include former JetHawks pitcher Adam Mills talking about his promotion to AA as well as manager Chad Epperson. The show is broadcast live on Magic 1340 AM and online at www.JetHawks.com.
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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