The Lancaster JetHawks opened up the 2018 season with a 9-7 win over the Modesto Nuts Thursday at the Hangar in Lancaster.
Willie Abreu led the way with a pair of two-run home runs as part of a 13-hit effort for the JetHawks. Heath Holder (1-0) got the win and Reid Humphrey got the save for the JetHawks.
Lancaster (1-0) wasted no time on offense, scoring four times in the first inning. Colton Welker put the JetHawks on the board with an RBI single. Vince Fernandez, Roberto Ramos and Brian Servin each drove in a run in the frame as well.
In the second, the JetHawks went back-to-back for the team’s first two home runs of the season. With one on and one out, Abreu launched the first of his two long balls on the night to right field. Welker followed with a solo shot to left field.
Modesto (0-1) didn’t back down after being put in an early 7-0 hole. The Nuts scored the next seven runs, tying the game at seven on a Joe Rizzo single in the sixth inning.
The JetHawks answered back immediately, with Abreu coming through again. The outfielder took Modesto reliever Colin Rodgers (0-1) deep to put Lancaster up 9-7, providing the margin of victory.
Lancaster’s bullpen allowed just two runs over four innings of work, with Heath Holder (1-0) earning the win. Reid Humphrey’s picked up the save in his first appearance.
The series continues tonight in Lancaster as Matt Dennis get the start for the 6:35 p.m. game at the Hangar.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Joei Fulco of Lancaster sings the National Anthem during the pre-game ceremonies Thursday, April 5, 2018 on opening day for the Lancaster JetHawks Baseball team which won the game 9-7 over the Modesto Nuts.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Michael Robles of the Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary from Edwards Air Force Base leads the Color Guard during the opening day ceremonies at the Hangar as the Lancaster JetHawks opened trhe 2018 season Thursday, April 5, 2018. The JetHawks beat the Modesto Nuts 9-7.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks Roberto Ramos (22) who played his college ball at College of the Canyons hi-fives fans during opening day ceremonies at the Hangar in Lancaster, Thursday, April 5, 2018. The JetHawks started their 2018 baseball season by beating the Modesto Nuts 9-7 in front of 4,207 fans.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks mascott “Kaboom” waves to the fans during the opening day ceremonies at the Hanger in Lancaster, Thursday, April 5, 2018. Over 4000 people attended the game and saw the JetHawks beat the Nuts 9-7.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks first baseman Tyler Nevin is called out on a third strike during his first at bat for the JetHawks Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Hangar in Lancaster. Nevin is the son of Major League Baseball’s Phil Nevin. The JetHawks beat the Nuts 9-7.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Modesto Nuts second basemen Donnie Walton (7) goes up for the ball as Lancaster JetHawks Willie Abreu dives into second while stealing the base in the first inning Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Hangar in Lancaster. The JetHawks beat the Nuts 9-7 as Abreu hit two, two-run home runs during the game.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks Willie Abreu is congratulated by Manager Fred Ocasio after hitting his second two-run homerun of the game Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Hangar in Lancaster. The JetHawks beat the Modesto Nuts 9-7 in their season opener.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks Carlos Herrera is forced out at second base by Modesto Nuts’ Bryson Brigman as Brigman prepares to throw the ball to first to complete the double play during the 8th inning Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Hangar in Lancaster. The JetHawks beat the Nuts 9-7 as Lancaster’s Willie Abreu hit a pair of two-run home runs during the game.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks Tyler Nevin is out as second base while he was trying to steal the bag during the seventh inning Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Hangar in Lancaster. The JetHawks beat the Nuts 9-7 to win their opening game of the 2018 season.
Thursday, April 5, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks second baseman Max George (right) shows the ball to the umpire as Modesto Nuts’ Nick Zammarelli tries to tell the umpire that he was safe at second. The umpire disagreed and called Zammarelli out. Zammarelli tried to turn a single into a double during the ninth inning Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Hangar in Lancaster. The JetHawks beat the Nuts 9-7 to win their season opener.
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