Inland Empire Comes From Behind Again
Published on June 10, 2006 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
For the second straight game, the Inland Empire 66ers came from behind in the late innings to beat the Lancaster JetHawks. Lancaster led 4-3 going into the eighth, but Dan Pohlman allowed to runners aboard on walks. Matt Elliott, a perfect 14-14 in converting save opportunities came into the game, but allowed the game winning hit, a double by Matt Rogelstad that put Inland Empire up 5-4, the final score.
AJ Shappi had a strong start for Lancaster, going a season best 6.2 innings and allowing just three runs. Javier Brito led the JetHawks at the plate, going 3-3 with an RBI. Emilio Bonifacio was 2-3 with two runs driven in.
The third game of the series takes place Saturday night at 7:11 with Greg Smith going for his ninth consecutive win for the JetHawks. He pitches against Inland Empire lefty Shawn Nottingham. The pre-game show airs on Magic 1340 beginning at 7 PM.
California League Stories from June 10, 2006
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- Oaks Win 5th Straight, Beat Stockton 10-6 - Visalia Rawhide
- Inland Empire Comes From Behind Again - Lancaster JetHawks
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- Ports Pummeled in Loss to Oaks - Stockton Ports
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