JetHawks Have Best Inning of Season in 9-2 Win over Blaze
Published on May 16, 2008 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
The JetHawks are hoping their home woes have come to an end. They exploded for eight runs in the second inning, their biggest single frame of the year, and got tremendous pitching from three different pitchers as Lancaster defeated the Bakersfield Blaze 9-2. The win was cheered on by 2,713 fans attending the opening of Military Appreciation Weekend.
Nine consecutive JetHawk batters reached base safely in their big second inning. It all started with a Josh Reddick triple to set the stage. Chih-Hsien Chiang singled home Reddick and Reid Engel tripled home Chiang. Zak Farkes singled in Engel. An Argenis Diaz walk was followed by a three-run homer by Jason Place. Jorge Jimenez and Lars Anderson singled. A walk to Jon Still loaded the bases and after the second out of the inning, Chiang singled home two more runs, giving him two hits and three RBI in the inning.
The runs were more than plenty for the JetHawks pitching staff. Travis Beazley continued his mastery over the Blaze, beating them for the second time in as many tries. Beazley allowed just two runs in six inning and picked up his third win of the year. Cody McAllister and Scott Lonergan pitched three perfect innings of relief to close the game out.
Chiang had three hits for Lancaster and matched the JetHawks season-high with four RBI. Anderson also had three hits while Jimenez and Reddick each had two.
The JetHawks continue an eight game homestand Saturday evening in Lancaster against the Bakersfield Blaze. Tony Bajoczky (1-1) starts for Lancaster while the Blaze counter with Evan Reed (3-1). The game begins at 5:00 PM. The JetHawks Pre-Game Show on Magic 1340 and www.JetHawks.com kicks off the coverage at 4:45. Military Appreciation Weekend continues at Clear Channel Stadium. The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a complimentary JetHawks/Red Sox cap presented by Desert Christian Schools.
The biggest crowd of the season is expected at Clear Channel Stadium. As of Friday afternoon, more than 75% of the tickets had been sold. Fewer than 100 tickets remain in the box section. Fans are recommended to order their tickets early by phone, online or at the JetHawks box office. The box office will open at 10 AM.
Tremendous ticket packages starting at only $56 are available for purchase now by calling 661.726.5400. Fans can also purchase individual game tickets in person at the JetHawks Box Office Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM or Saturday's from 10 AM - 3 PM. More information is available on-line at www.JetHawks.com.
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