Lancaster Stays Tied in Race

The Lancaster JetHawks maintained pace in the California League playoff chase Saturday with a 5-4 victory over the San Jose Giants in front of 2,810 at San Jose Municipal Stadium.

Greg Connors hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning for the JetHawks, who had lost three straight. The JetHawks (74-65) are tied with Modesto for a wild-card spot in the Valley Division. Modesto defeated Stockton, 5-4.

Lancaster again plays at San Jose and Modesto plays host to Stockton today in the final regular-season games for all the teams. If the JetHawks and A’s are tied after today, they will meet in a one-game playoff Monday at Modesto.

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Today’s game: JetHawks (Damaso Marte, 8-7, 4.32 earned-run average) at San Jose (Scott Linebrink, 1-1, 3.86), 1 p.m.

AROUND THE LEAGUES

Scanning Friday’s box scores: TRIPLE A--Second baseman Steve Sisco (Thousand Oaks) had two hits, including his third home run, for Omaha (Royals) in a 10-3 loss to Oklahoma City. . . . Catcher Bobby Hughes (Notre Dame) hit his 27th double and had two hits and two runs batted in for Tucson (Brewers) in an 8-5 loss to Edmonton.

DOUBLE A--Outfielder Scott Richardson (Cal State Northridge) was four for five and second baseman J.P. Roberge (St. Francis) added two hits for San Antonio (Dodgers) in a 9-7 victory over El Paso. . . . Shortstop David Lamb (Newbury Park) had a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly in Bowie’s 10-1 victory over New Britain. . . . First baseman Kevin Millar (Hart) was two for four with his 32nd home run and three RBIs for Portland (Marlins) in a 6-1 victory over Trenton. . . . Catcher Del Marine (Moorpark College) hit his 11th and 12th home runs in Jacksonville’s 8-6 victory over Greenville.

CLASS A--Pitcher Randy Wolf (El Camino Real) struck out eight and allowed four hits in seven innings to improve to 4-0 for Batavia (Phillies) in a 5-1 victory over Jamestown.