Sixty-Sixers Single Way to 9-6 Win Over Lancaster
Published on June 28, 2008 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) -Clear Channel Stadium is famous for its home runs, but Inland Empire didn't need any of those Friday night. They tallied 15 hits, including a whopping 14 singles, while also using their running game and JetHawks errors to beat Lancaster 9-6 in front of 2,305 JetHawks fans.
Lancaster rallied from behind twice. Daniel Nava's first RBI single of the game tied it 1-1 in the third inning. Nava added another RBI single in a three-run fifth to help tie the game again, this time 5-5.
However, the 66ers took the lead for the third time as they got to the JetHawks bullpen. Inland Empire also got help from four Lancaster errors, the most the JetHawks have committed in a game since the opening weeks of the season.
Nava and Josh Reddick each drove in two runs for Lancaster, with a pair of hits for each. Reddick hit his 13th home run of the season. Aaron Reza extended his hitting streak to eight straight with a three-hit performance.
The JetHawks continue their four-game homestand Saturday night against Inland Empire. Tony Bajoczky (3-3) starts for Lancaster while the 66ers counter with former Major Leaguer Jerome Williams (0-0). The game starts at 7 PM. The radio broadcast on Magic 1340 AM and online at www.JetHawks.com kicks off the coverage at 6:45.
The JetHawks are hosting a special Jimmy Buffet tribute and tailgate party beginning at 4 PM. Fans can enjoy live music from a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, as well as discount cheeseburgers and beer. The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a free JetHawks t-shirt presented by Dr. Buckley, Orthodontist.
Individual game tickets for all JetHawks home games, including playoff games, are available in person at the JetHawks Box Office Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM or Saturdays from 10 AM - 3 PM. Great ticket packages for multiple games are also available starting at just $56 for eight games. More information can be found on-line at www.JetHawks.com.
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