Stockton Completes Sweep with 4-2 Win
August 8, 2010 - California League (CalL1)
Stockton Ports News Release
STOCKTON, Calif. - After being swept at San Jose earlier this week, the Stockton Ports (54-59) bounced back by sweeping the High Desert Mavericks (60-53) with a 4-2 win on Sunday night at Banner Island Ballpark.
Jermaine Mitchell extended his hitting streak to 11 games, by finishing 2x4. Tyler Ladendorf also had a pair of hits in the game, hitting a home run in back-to-back at-bats. Stockton starter Fabian Williamson earned his third straight win, and Paul Smyth collected his 19th save on the year, striking out two in the ninth frame. Scott Hodsdon tossed 2.1 shutout innings, fanning four batters in the appearance.
High Desert took a short-lived 1-0 lead in the second inning, as third baseman Rich Poythress collected his 100th RBI on the year by slamming a solo shot over the Mavericks bullpen in left field.
The Ports took a 3-1 lead in the third inning. Third baseman Stephen Parker singled to right field to start the inning. Designated hitter Yusuf Carter slammed his ninth home run of the year over the left field wall to give Stockton a 2-1 advantage. Ladendorf then stepped up to the plate and slammed a solo shot to left field as well.
The Mavericks cut the lead to one run in the fifth inning. Designated hitter Kuo Hui Lo walked with one out to start the High Desert offense. Center fielder Denny Almonte then singled to put two on for catcher Ralph Henriquez. Henriquez hit the ball to shortstop Grant Green, who threw the ball to Parker to put out Lo at third. With two out and two on, Williamson then walked left fielder Maximo Menez to load the bases. Shortstop Kyle Seager, a UNC product, then walked, allowing Almonte to come trotting home to score the second High Desert run. Williamson then got second baseman Shaver Hansen to strike out to get out of the jam.
The Ports got another insurance run in the sixth run as Ladendorf collected his fifth home run of the year, another solo blast to left field.
The Ports will enjoy an off day on Monday before traveling down south to take on the Inland Empire 66ers and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. RHP Shawn Haviland (7-6, 3.82) will start on Tuesday at 7:05 PM at Inland Empire. The 66ers have not announced their rotation yet. Fans can follow the game live on KWSX 1280 AM or on www.stocktonports.com.
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