JetHawks Win Pitchers' Duel, Take Series From Quakes
Published on June 28, 2009 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) - A pitchers' duel broke out at the Hangar on Saturday night, and Chris Hicks came out on top. The righthander went seven innings and got his team-leading sixth win, allowing just one earned run on four hits. With the 3-1 victory, the JetHawks won the opening series of the second half over the Ranch Cucamonga Quakes.
Quakes starter Jeremy Thorne was also impressive; he lasted six and two thirds innings and allowed all three JetHawks runs on five hits.
The Quakes struck first in the game, when Julio Perez hit a sacrifice fly to right field in the third inning to score Ryan Kiniry, who led off the frame with a walk. Lancaster tied it in the fourth on a sacrifice fly on their own, off the bat of Koby Clemens.
Marcos Cabral got the go-ahead run home on an infield single deep into the hole between shortstop and third. T.J. Steele had led off the inning with a walk, and Clemens followed a walk. After a double play, Cabral got the clutch hit that proved decisive in the win.
Fernando Abad came on to pitch the last two innings and record his first save of the season. He yielded just one hit and struck out two. No JetHawks had more than one hit, and the club managed only five on the evening.
The JetHawks are off to Stockton tomorrow night to begin a three game set at 6:00 PM. The radio broadcast can be heard on Magic 1340 and www.jethawks.com beginning at 5:45 PM.
Lancaster returns to the Hangar on Wednesday July 1st. On Wednesday, July 1st, the JetHawks are opening up the Sunset Lounge - an exclusive perk for season ticket and suite holders - to the general public for an open house. Starting at 5 PM, fans can come upstairs, have a cold beer and enjoy some Major League Baseball action on the flat screens before the JetHawks ballgame. Don't miss your chance to enjoy one of the exciting new perks at the Hangar in the 2009 season.
On the 3rd of July, The JetHawks celebrate Independence Day with a pre-game concert with "Riff Raff Classic Rock," with a special guest appearance on the drums from JetHawks general manager Larry Thornhill. Following the game there will be a spectacular fireworks show. Tickets are going fast and fans are encouraged to reserve their tickets soon.
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 at www.JetHawks.com.
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