The Lancaster Jethawks took game 1 of the South division finals with a 7-3 win over the Inland Empire 66ers. The matchup of the last two California League champions saw Vincent Velasquez go six innings, allowing two earned runs, while Lancaster put up all seven runs over the first four innings.
Ronnie Mitchell and Chase McDonald both homered for the Jethawks while the 66ers could only muster four hits against Velasquez and two relievers.
INLAND EMPIRE – 3
LANCASTER – 7
Vincent Velasquez (LAN) – W, 6 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 9 K
Daniel Minor (LAN) – 2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Chase McDonald (LAN) – 3-for-4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs
Chris O’Grady (IE) – 3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Mark Shannon (IE) – 1-for-4, RBI