Craig Schlitter tossed six strong innings, Brian Mundell homered and drove in three, and the Lancaster JetHawks routed the Lake Elsinore Storm, 10-3, on Tuesday night at The Hangar.
Lancaster decreased its magic number to clinch the South Division to five with the win.
Schlitter (9-1) leads the California League in wins. He set down the first eight batters he faced and allowed two runs on three hits. The right-hander struck out five, three coming when he fanned the side in order in the fifth. It was his 11th quality start in his 13 appearances this season.
The JetHawks took the lead right away with two runs in the opening inning, both coming on a two-run double by Mundell. Lake Elsinore tied the contest with a pair of runs in the fourth, as they took advantage of a walk and a wild pitch by Schlitter.
Lancaster re-took the lead for good with four runs in the bottom of the fourth. The first two came home on a triple by Chris Rabago, and Brendan Rodgers brought home the other two with a double. Rodgers extended his hitting streak to 21 games and finished 3-for-5 in the contest.
Garrett Hampson and Mylz Jones joined Rodgers with three hits apiece, each extending their hitting streaks to nine games. Jones is 6-for-8 in the first two games of this series and is 18-for-32 during his streak.
Marc Magliaro tossed two scoreless innings in relief for the JetHawks. Lancaster has scored 10 or more runs in seven consecutive home games.
Herre’s the box score.
The three-game series concludes tonight at The Hangar, as the JetHawks go for the sweep. Right-hander Jon Gray will start for Lancaster in a rehab appearance against right-hander Jacob Nix (1-0). First pitch is 6:35 p.m.
The JetHawks are in their first season as a Colorado Rockies affiliate. Full Season, Hawks Packs and Group Tickets are available now at jethawks.com, or by calling (661) 726-5400.
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