Offensive Outburst Sparks Mavericks Past JetHawks
June 20, 2010 - California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(ADELANTO, CA) - The High Desert Mavericks exploded for 14 runs in a three-inning stretch en route to a 16-8 victory over the JetHawks at Mavericks Stadium Saturday in the 2010 first half finale for both teams. The Mavericks erased an 8-0 Lancaster advantage and salvaged a split in the four-game series between the two clubs.
The JetHawks used the long ball to build an 8-0 lead in the top of the third. Federico Hernandez belted two home runs in the inning and Lancaster got a grand slam from Lee Cruz as well as a solo shot from David Flores in the eight-run frame. All eight runs were scored off Mavericks starter Jake Wild.
But High Desert sliced the lead in half with four runs in the bottom of the inning. Juan Diaz and Kyle Seager each hit solo homers off JetHawks starter Shane Wolf to help High Desert close the gap.
After scoring twice in the bottom of the fourth, High Desert seized control of the contest with an eight-run inning in the bottom of the fifth and took a 14-8 lead.
Meanwhile, High Desert's bullpen shut down the JetHawks offense as Cheyne Hann, Stephen Penney, Blake Nation and Wes Littleton combined to toss six and 1/3 innings of scoreless relief. Penney (3-2) earned the win for High Desert. Reliever Ashton Mowdy (1-3) took the loss for Lancaster.
The loss dropped the JetHawks to 23-47 for the first half of the 2010 campaign. High Desert improved to 37-33.
With the first half now complete, the JetHawks will be off for the All-Star Break until Thursday when they host the Stockton Ports in a four-game series to begin the second half. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Clear Channel Stadium. Tune in for all the live action beginning with the JetHawks pre-game show at 6:45 p.m. on www.jethawks.com/CSN and News talk 1380-AM KOSS.
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.
To lock in your seats for 2010, contact Trent Wondra at (661) 726-5400, or trent@jethawks.com. Info can also be found at www.JetHawks.com.
California League Stories from June 20, 2010
- Giants Hold off Storm in First Half Finale - San Jose Giants
- 66ers Take Two of Three, Win 6-3 on Saturday - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
- [ports Recap] Rough Fourth Inning Costs Ports in 13-4 Loss - Stockton Ports
- Offensive Outburst Sparks Mavericks Past JetHawks - Lancaster JetHawks
- Mavericks Rally from 8-0 Deficit with 16 Straight Runs - High Desert Mavericks
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