Roberto Ramos
Roberto Ramos became the first Lancaster player in three years to hit thee home runs in a game as the JetHawks beat the Modesto Nuts 14-9 Sunday.
Lancaster took three of four in the team’s first series of the year, a rematch of last year’s California League Championship.
Ramos did his damage late for Lancaster (3-1), going deep in three-straight at-bats after starting 0-for-2. His home runs in the fifth, sixth and eighth innings came against three different pitchers— Danny Garcia, Kyle Wilcox and Colin Rodgers. All three were two-run homers, giving him six runs batted in.
The last JetHawk to hit three home runs in a game was Derek Fisher, who drove in a California League record 12 runs May 30, 2015 against High Desert.
Colton Welker looked like the star of the show early after a three-run home run in the first inning to put the JetHawks on top. He added a sacrifice fly and an RBI single, giving him five runs batted in on the day. Welker finished 3-for-3 with a walk and four runs scored as well.
Brandon Gold (1-0) became the first Lancaster pitcher this year to go six innings in a winning effort. The righty did not allow a run in five of the six frames he worked. Reid Humphreys got the final four outs of the game, picking up his second save.
Danny Garcia (0-1) took the loss for the Nuts after allowing seven of Lancaster’s 14 runs. Modesto (1-3) scored all nine of their runs in the fifth and eighth innings.
After taking three of four from Modesto, the homestand continues tonight with the JetHawks hosting three against San Jose. Logan Longwith is set to make his first start of the season. First pitch from The Hangar is at 6:35 p.m.
Here are game photos by Kevin Karzin, president of the Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association:
Sunday, April 8, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks starting pitcher Brandon Gold delivers the first pitch of the game against the Modesto Nuts Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Hangar in Lancaster. The JetHawks won the game 14-9. Former College of the Canyons baseball player Roberto Ramos’ hit three-two-run home runs for the JetHawks. Gold got the win for the JetHawks while Danny Garcia took the loss for the Nuts. The JetHawks have started the season 3-1 and will open a three-game series against San Jose Monday at the Hangar, first pitch is at 6:35 p.m.
Sunday, April 8, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Modesto Nuts’ third baseman Jhombeyker Morales, forces Lancaster JetHawks’ Max George at second base during the fourth inning Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Hangar in Lancaster. The Nuts were in a defensive shift while JetHawks’ Forrest Wall (a left-handed hitter) was at bat. Morales’ throw to first was late and Wall was safe at first. The JetHawks beat the Nuts 14-9.
Sunday, April 8, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks’ Forrest Wall (7) is forced out at second but Modesto Nuts shortstop Donnie Walton can’t make the throw to first to complete the double play during the sixth inning Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Hangar in Lancaster. The JetHawks beat the Nuts 14-9 to improve to 3-1 on the season.
Sunday, April 8, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Modesto Nuts’ Joe Rizzo (20) is forced out at second base as Lancaster JetHawks second baseman Max George throws to first to complete the double play and end the seventh inning Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Hangar in Lancaster. The JetHawks beat the Nuts 14-9 and won the four-game series 3-1. They open a three-game series against the San Jose Giants Monday at 6:35 p.m.
Sunday, April 8, 2018 – Lancaster, CA — Lancaster JetHawks’ Roberto Ramos, (right) is congratulated by Manager Fred Ocasio after hitting this third, two-run home run of the game Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Hangar in Lancaster. Ramos played his college ball at College of the Canyons in Valencia, CA and the JetHawks beat the Modesto Nuts 14-9.
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