Thornton, James Combine To Toss Gem At Diamond
Published on April 30, 2016 under California League (CalL1)
Lancaster JetHawks News Release
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - Trent Thornton and Joshua James combined a one-hit shutout to lead the JetHawks to a series opening, 1-0, victory over the Lake Elsinore Storm on Friday night at The Diamond.
Thornton (1-0) started the game and retired 15 of the 16 batters he faced over a career-high matching five inning of work. He struck out five and did not walk a better. The lone Storm hit of the game came with one out in the second inning on an Edwin Moreno double.
James, the tandem starter, picked up where Thornton left off and tossed the final four innings to pick up his first save. The right-hander struck out six, did not allow a hit and issued one walk. Javier Guerra, the batter who drew James' lone walk, was caught stealing.
Lancaster (8-11) jumped on the board in the top of the first inning. Bobby Boyd drew a leadoff walk and stole second base, the first of two steals on the night for the outfielder. Two batters later, Nick Tanielu lined a single to right field to drive in the game's only run.
Dinelson Lamet (3-1) lasted five innings in his start for Lake Elsinore. He allowed three hits and struck out five.
The one-hitter marked the first time the JetHawks had allowed fewer than two hits in a game since the club's no-hitter in May of 2014.
The JetHawks take on the Storm (9-13) in the second of the three-game series on Saturday night at The Diamond. Brock Dykxhoorn (1-0) is scheduled to start against Thomas Dorminy (0-3). First pitch is 6 p.m.
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