Lancaster Rattles Quakes

Alexander Fernandez hit a three-run home run and Greg Connors had a two-run triple, and the Lancaster JetHawks (16-26) beat the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, 8-2, Friday at the Hangar.

JetHawks starter Neil Longo (2-0) struck out three and limited Rancho Cucamonga (21-21) to five hits in seven innings.

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Up next: At the Hangar, tonight-Monday, vs. Bakersfield; Tuesday-Thursday, vs. High Desert.

AROUND THE LEAGUES

Scanning Thursday’s box scores:

Triple A--Second baseman Dan Cey (El Camino Real High) had two home runs among three hits and drove in two runs to help Salt Lake (Twins) past Memphis, 10-6. . . . Second baseman Steve Sisco (Thousand Oaks) had three hits, including a double, and knocked in two runs for the Richmond (Braves). . . . Center fielder Brent Cookson (Santa Paula, Ventura College) hit his 10th home run for Albuquerque (Dodgers).

Double A--Center fielder Darrell Dent (Montclair Prep) hit two doubles and a single for Bowie (Orioles).

Class A--Designated hitter Mike Glendenning (Crespi, Pierce) hit his California League-leading 12th home run for San Jose (Giants).