Lancaster Hangs On, 7-6
Lancaster came close to blowing yet another late lead Tuesday night, but hung on for a 7-6 victory over Bakersfield in front of a crowd of 743.
The JetHawks led, 7-3, going into the ninth inning, but Tim McClaskey allowed three runs on three hits.
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The JetHawks wasted a solid pitching performance by Brandon Parker, losing to Bakersfield, 8-6, on Monday night.
Parker struck out nine and allowed five hits and two runs, both earned, in five innings.
Second baseman Jermaine Clark had three hits for the JetHawks, including a double.
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Up next: At Bakersfield, today; at the Hangar, vs. San Jose, Thursday-Saturday.
AROUND THE LEAGUES
Scanning Monday’s box scores:
Triple A--Right-handed reliever Roger Salkeld (Saugus High) allowed one hit and struck out two in 1 2/3 innings for Calgary (Marlins) in a 9-6 victory over Tacoma. Salkeld is 1-0.
Double A--Right fielder Eric Gillespie (Cal State Northridge) had four hits, including a double and a triple, for Jacksonville (Tigers) in a victory over Knoxville (Blue Jays). Center fielder Ryan Stromsborg (Notre Dame) had two hits, including a double. . . . Reliever Rob Crabtree (Northridge) allowed one hit and no runs over two innings for Shreveport (Giants).
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