Strong Start Not Enough Against Ports
Published on May 26, 2018 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
LANCASTER, Calif. - The JetHawks jumped out to a three-run lead, but Stockton scored seven in the fifth inning Friday night to hand Lancaster a 9-4 loss at The Hangar. The JetHawks have won just four of 11 series openers this season.
Lancaster (23-25) got on the board in the third inning on a two-run double from Alan Trejo, who led the way with three RBI for the JetHawks on the night. Roberto Ramos hit his team-leading 12th home run in the fourth, putting Lancaster in front, 3-0.
Logan Longwith (1-4) cruised through the first four innings, facing the minimum while allowing just one hit. That all changed in the fifth, as the righty was knocked out after allowing three runs. Salvador Justo entered with the bases loaded, and promptly gave up a grand slam to Skye Bolt. Lancaster's three-run lead became a four-run deficit as Stockton went up, 7-3.
The seven runs are the most Lancaster has allowed in an inning this season. After four nearly spotless innings, Longwith wound up being charged with six runs.
Stockton's Parker Dunshee (3-2) allowed four runs (three earned) over seven innings to pick up the win. Lancaster's four runs were the most against Dunshee so far this season.
Stockton (29-19) added runs in the sixth and eighth innings to seal the victory. The Ports are now 22-9 against the South Division this season.
Despite the defeat, the JetHawks remain just a game back of Inland Empire in the standings. The 66ers fell to Rancho Cucamonga at LoanMart Field Friday.
The JetHawks can even the series with a win Saturday night. Brandon Gold (3-3) gets the ball in game two against Stockton's Brian Howard (4-2, 2.56). The first 1,000 fans through the gates will take home a JetHawks armed forces hat. First pitch from The Hangar is at 6:05 pm.
California League Stories from May 26, 2018
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- Sixers Walk off on Saturday, Rancho Now Four Back - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
- Homers Hinder Howard at Hangar - Stockton Ports
- JetHawks Even Series with One-Run Win - Lancaster JetHawks
- California League Announces 3rd Hall of Fame Class - CalL1
- Bolt's Slam Blasts Ports Past 'Hawks 9-4 - Stockton Ports
- Late Home Run Sinks Giants - San Jose Giants
- White's Three RBI Support McClain in 6-4 Win - Modesto Nuts
- Rancho Blasts Inland Empire, Now Just Three Back - Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
- Strong Start Not Enough Against Ports - Lancaster JetHawks
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