Five-Run Eighth Dooms 'Hawks in Game, Series
May 24, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
ADELANTO, Calif. - The JetHawks took an early three-run lead by the High Desert Mavericks put up eight unanswered runs, including five in the eighth inning, to win 8-3 and take the series on Monday night at Heritage Field.
For the second straight day, the JetHawks' (19-23) bullpen allowed five runs in the eighth inning. Ryan Thompson (0-1) came into the inning having tossed 1.1 scoreless frames but was unable to get an out.
With runners at first and second, Thompson fielded a sacrifice bunt attempt and tried to pick up a force out at third base. His throw sailed into foul territory allowing Scott Heineman to score the go-ahead run. The next three batters all drove in runs and Ryan Deemes came on from the bullpen to finish the inning.
The JetHawks were able to take an early 3-0 lead with two runs in the third and one in the fourth. Antonio Nunez walked with two outs in the second inning and promptly scored on a Bobby Boyd triple. Garrett Stubbs followed with a double to bring home Boyd and make it 2-0.
Brooks Marlow doubled to start the fourth inning, moved to third on a Drew Ferguson single and eventually scored on a Bryan Muniz sacrifice fly. Muniz would later single and double to extend his hitting streak to 10 games.
Travis Demeritte put the Mavs on the board with a solo home run, his league-leading 13th of the season, to right field in the fourth inning.
Starter Trent Thornton tossed a solid five innings but was unable to make it out of the sixth. Heineman started the inning with a triple and scored on a Jose Cardona single. Thornton retired the next two batters but allowed a game-tying double to Jairo Beras and was then removed from the game. He allowed three runs on six hits over 5.2 innings with six strikeouts.
Jason Richman (1-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to pick up the victory.
With the loss, the JetHawks dropped three of four to High Desert (29-16) in the series.
Lancaster returns home for a seven-game homestand beginning with three games against the Stockton Ports. The series begins Tuesday with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch at The Hangar.
The JetHawks are celebrating their 20th anniversary season in Lancaster. Great ticket packages and group events are on sale now at jethawks.com or by calling (661) 726-5400.
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