Solis Powers Storm Past JetHawks
Published on September 1, 2010 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
(LANCASTER, CA) - Lake Elsinore's Ali Solis ripped a two-run double in the sixth inning and a tw0-run homer in the eighth to lead the Storm to a 7-3 victory over Lancaster in the opener of a three-game series at Clear Channel Stadium Tuesday.
The JetHawks grabbed an early lead off Storm starter Anthony Bass in the bottom of the first. Jay Austin doubled to lead off the frame and Brian Pellegrini delivered an RBI single to put Lancaster in front 1-0.
Three innings later, the Storm evened the score at 1-1. Vince Belnome hit an RBI double off JetHawks starter Kyle Greenwalt that scored Cole Figueroa.
The Storm took control of the contest in the top of the sixth. After Greenwalt issued a one-out walk to Belnome, Rymer Liriano hit a fly ball to center field that glanced off Austin's glove for an error. Jesus Lopez delivered an RBI single and Solis smacked a two-run double to give Lake Elsinore a 4-1 lead.
Trailing 5-1 in the seventh, the JetHawks drew closer when Jose Altuve laced a two-run double into the right field gap, which made it a 5-3 ballgame.
But Solis belted a two-run homer off JetHawks reliever Brian Wabick in the top of the eighth to seal the victory.
Bass (8-7) earned the win for Lake Elsinore. Greenwalt (8-7) was the tough-luck loser for Lancaster, allowing four runs, only one of which was earned, in six innings of work.
With the win, Lake Elsinore improved to 32-32 in the second half and 77-56 overall. The loss dropped the JetHawks to 30-34 in the second half and 53-81 overall. The JetHawks are now in fourth place in the California League Southern Division 2nd Half standings, five games behind first place Rancho Cucamonga.
Lancaster will take on Lake Elsinore at Clear Channel Stadium Wednesday night. Lefty Patrick Urckfitz (5-9, 4.13) gets the start for the JetHawks. The Storm are expected to counter with lefty Juan Oramas (6-2, 2.92). Tune in for all the live action beginning with the JetHawks Pre-Game Show at 6:45 p.m. on www.jethawks.com/csn or on News Talk 1380 KOSS-AM. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m.
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 Sean Magwire at (661) 726-5400 or sean@jethawks.com. Info can also be found at www.JetHawks.com.
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