Visalia Rallies in Late Innings to Hand Lancaster a 6-4 Setback

Rafael Pujols hit a two-run single in the seventh inning and Visalia added two runs in the eighth of a 6-4 California League victory over Lancaster on Friday night at Visalia Recreation Park.

P.J. Williams reached base five times and scored twice for the JetHawks (31-23), who have lost three of their last four games and slipped into a first-place tie with San Bernardino in the Southern Division.

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Today: At Visalia, 7 p.m. Sunday: At The Hangar, vs. Modesto, 5 p.m. On the radio: KUTY-AM 1470.

AROUND THE LEAGUES

Scanning Thursday’s box scores:

Triple A--Reliever Rob Crabtree (Cal State Northridge) struck out three in three shutout innings for Fresno (Giants) in a 3-2 victory over Tucson.

Double A--Chris Garza (Notre Dame) pitched one hitless inning in relief for New Britain (Twins) in a 10-1 loss to Bowie.

Class A--Catcher Brian Luderer (Crespi) hit a three-run home run for Modesto (Athletics) in a 7-6 victory over Bakersfield. . . . Center fielder Fernando Rios (Glendale High) had three hits, but Clinton (Reds) was swept in a doubleheader by Wisconsin, 5-1 and 6-5.