JetHawks Beat Modesto to Take 3-Game Series

The JetHawks, fresh off a 10-game losing streak that dropped them from first to last in the California League Southern Division, beat the Modesto A’s, 4-2, on Sunday afternoon, taking two of three games in the series.

The JetHawks (21-24), who have struggled to score runs during the slump, scored three times in the first inning, and reliever Tom Szimanski made the runs hold up by striking out the final three hitters of the game with two runners on base.

Starter Brett Hinchliffe (4-3) pitched seven innings, giving up four hits and two runs and striking out a season-high nine. He snapped a personal three-game losing streak.

Szimanski recorded his fifth save with two scoreless innings and helped the Jethawks win their first series since April 28.

Jose Cruz Jr. and Jason Cook each had two of the JetHawks’ seven hits.

JetHawks 4, Modesto 2

JetHawks: 300 010 000 -- 4 7 0

Modesto: 001 100 00x -- 2 7 3

Hinchliffe, Szimanski (8) and Wathan; Shaw, Whitaker (6) and DeBoer.

W--Hinchliffe (4-3). L--Shaw (3-1). S--Szimanski (5).

2B: J--Cruz, Cook; M--Cromer. HR:M--Tejada (10).

Records: JetHawks 21-24; Modesto 26-17.