Simunic, Pellegrini Lift Lancaster Past Modesto
July 17, 2010 - California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) - Andy Simunic and Brian Pellegrini sparked a productive Lancaster lineup, combining to go 7-for-10 with five RBIs and five runs scored as the JetHawks defeated Modesto 10-6 in the finale of a three-game series at Clear Channel Stadium Friday.
The JetHawks grabbed the early lead by scoring a run off Modesto starter Juan Nicasio in the bottom of the first. Simunic hit a one-out single and Lee Cruz laced an RBI double into the left field corner, which gave Lancaster a 1-0 edge.
Modesto got solo home runs from Thomas Field and Jordan Pacheco in the top of the third and seized a 2-1 advantage.
But the JetHawks immediately answered with two runs in the bottom of the frame. With two men on, Pellegrini ripped a two-run double and Lancaster grabbed a 3-2 lead.
After Modesto knotted the score on an RBI single in the top of the fifth, Lancaster answered with a run in the bottom of the inning. Simunic hit a leadoff triple and Lee Cruz knocked him in with an RBI single, which made it a 4-3 contest.
The JetHawks broke the game open with five runs in the bottom of the sixth. Simunic and Pellegrini each hit RBI singles in the inning and Brandon Barnes belted a two-run home run - his 30th in a JetHawks uniform - and Lancaster extended its lead to 9-3.
Simunic matched his career-high with four hits along with four runs scored and an RBI. Pellegrini went 3-for-5 with a double, four RBIs and a run scored.
Mike Modica (3-2) earned the win in relief for Lancaster. Nicasio (8-6) took the loss for Modesto after surrendering 11 hits and six earned runs in five and 1/3 innings pitched.
With the win, the JetHawks improved to 10-12 in the second half and 33-59 overall. Modesto fell to 11-11 and 48-44 overall.
The JetHawks will meet the San Jose Giants in the opener of a three-game series Saturday at Clear Channel Stadium. Lancaster will start right-hander Ross Seaton (4-9, 5.74 ERA). The Giants are expected to counter with right-hander Kyle Nicholson (5-7, 6.15 ERA). First pitch is slated for 7:00 p.m. 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.
The 2010 season marks the 15th anniversary of professional baseball in the Antelope Valley, and since its inaugural game in1996, 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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