CAL LEAGUE: RICHAR'S SLAM LIFTS JETHAWKS JETHAWKS 12, LAKE ELSINORE 10.Byline: Gideon Rubin Special to the Daily News LANCASTER - JetHawks infielder Danny Richar's soft hands, powerful throwing arm, above-average speed and ability to play multiple positions have intrigued scouts since he debuted with Lancaster at age 18 in 2002. But his power stroke this season has been a surprise. He showcased that power Monday, hitting a grand slam grand slam n. 1. The winning of all the tricks during the play of one hand in bridge and other whist-derived card games. 2. Sports The winning of all the major or specified events, especially on a professional circuit. that was the difference for the JetHawks in a 12-10 victory over the Lake Elsinore Storm The Lake Elsinore Storm are a minor league baseball team in Lake Elsinore, California, USA. They are a "high-A" class team in the California League, and are a farm team of the San Diego Padres. in front of 999 at Clear Channel Stadium. Richar hit just eight homers in 1,209 career at-bats in three full years of pro ball going into 2005. His grand slam, which cleared the scoreboard in right field on the first pitch he saw off Storm reliever Ryan Klatt, was his 11th homer of the season. The JetHawks trailed 9-6 going into their half of the sixth, when Richar's slam highlighted a five-run inning. Hot-hitting JetHawks infielder Edgar Varela was 5 for 5 with two RBI RBI abbr. Baseball runs batted in Noun 1. rbi - a run that is the result of the batter's performance; "he had more than 100 rbi last season" run batted in . Varela is 10 for 12 over his last three games. --Note: An X-ray taken on right fielder right fielder n. Baseball The player who defends right field. Noun 1. right fielder - the person who plays right field outfielder - (baseball) a person who plays in the outfield Jeff Cook's injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. right ankle Monday revealed no breakage. He'll likely be in the lineup for tonight's game against the Storm at Lancaster. Gideon Rubin, (818)713-3607 gideon.rubin(at)dailynews.com |
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