JetHawks Pummel Quakes 12-5
September 5, 2010 - California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) - Jose Altuve went 3-for-4 with a two-run home runs and four RBIs as Lancaster scored 10 runs in the first three innings and cruised to a 12-5 victory over Rancho Cucamonga at Clear Channel Stadium Saturday. The win snapped Lancaster's four-game losing streak.
Altuve singled to lead off the game for Lancaster in the bottom of the first to set the tone for the game. The first four JetHawk batters collected hits off Quakes starter Manaurys Correa, including back-to-back homers from Brian Pellegrini and Lee Cruz. The offensive outburst gave the Jet Hawks a 4-0 advantage.
After Rancho Cucamonga scored a run in the top of the second, the JetHawks answered with three more runs in the bottom of the frame. Altuve smacked a two-run home run and David Flores drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, which extend Lancaster's lead to 7-1.
The Quakes scored a run in top of the third, but Lancaster responded with three more in the bottom of the frame to chase Correa from the ballgame. Correa (1-11) allowed 11 hits and 10 earned runs in just three innings of work. The right-hander finished the season with an 0-5 record and a 14.12 ERA in five starts against the JetHawks.
Meanwhile, JetHawks starter Robert Donovan (2-2) allowed seven hits and two earned runs in six innings of work to earn his second win for Lancaster.
With the win, Lancaster improved to 31-37 in the second half and 54-84 overall. The Quakes dropped to 37-31 in the second half and 76-62 overall
Lancaster will seek to make it two wins in a row on Sunday night against Rancho Cucamonga at Clear Channel Stadium. Right-hander Kyle Greenwalt (8-7, 5.72) gets the start for the JetHawks. The Quakes are expected to counter with right-hander Garrett Richards (4-11, 3.69). Tune in for all the live action beginning with the JetHawks Pre-Game Show at 4:45 p.m. on www.jethawks.com/csn or on News Talk 1380 KOSS-AM. First pitch is set for 5:00 p.m.
The 2010 season marks the 15th anniversary of professional baseball in the Antelope Valley, and since its inaugural game in 1996, 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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