JetHawks Rally Falls Just Short in 9-8 Loss
July 1, 2009 - California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(STOCKTON, CA) - The JetHawks repeatedly battled back but in the end came up on clutch hit short Tuesday night against the Stockton Ports. Down by six early, the JetHawks got back to within one, then loaded the bases in the ninth inning before dropping the contest 9-8. Lancaster left seven men on base over the final three innings and get swept by the Ports, losing the last two games by one run each.
Coming off back-to-back wins, Lancaster starter Leandro Cespedes struggled. He gave up six runs over the first two innings and left in the fifth having surrendered nine runs total. The JetHawks made a big rally in the fifth inning to make sure the game would stay close. A five run frame was highlighted by Brandon Barnes' three-run homer that helped pull the JetHawks to within one.
After Stockton ran the lead back to three, the JetHawks chipped away again. They loaded the bases in the seventh inning but scored just once. A RBI single by Matt Weston in the ninth inning made it a one-run game once more and the JetHawks loaded the bases again before the final out was recoreded.
Barnes had two hits to go with his three runs driven in while Craig Corrado continued his strong play with a pair of RBI singles. T.J. Steele and Marcos Cabral each had two hits as well. Jose Duran turned in three and 2/3 scoreless innings of relief.
The JetHawks open a three-game homestand Wednesday night against the Lake Elsinore Storm. Phil Rummel (1-3) makes a spot start for Lancaster against Storm pitcher Jeremy Hefner (7-6). Wednesday's are Autograph Nights at the Hangar. Fans can meet JetHawks players and get autographs on the main concourse before the game.
The game will begin at 7:00 with the radio broadcast carried live on Magic 1340 AM and online at JetHawks.com. The JetHawks Clubhouse Show will hit the airwaves from 5-6 PM with special guests including Arizona Diamondbacks star and former JetHawks slugger Mark Reynolds.
The JetHawks return home Wednesday, July 1 for a three-game series against the Lake Elsinore Storm that will include the club's annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks show taking place Friday, July 3. Great ticket packages, including season tickets and flexible mini-plans, are on sale now for the 2009 season and may be ordered by calling (661) 726-5400. For more information, please visit the JetHawks official website www.JetHawks.com.
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