JetHawks Stuck Behind Eight Ball After 6-2 Loss

STOCKTON â€”  Even though the JetHawks headed north, they continued to go south when the Stockton Ports handed them their eighth consecutive loss, 6-2, on Tuesday night.

Unlike their previous losses, which can be attributed to a lack of hitting or poor fielding, the JetHawks (19-21) collected 10 hits and had no errors.

But Lancaster was unable to collect any timely hits against right-hander Travis Smith (3-1), leaving eight runners on base.

Stockton (21-18) roughed up Brett Hinchliffe (3-3) for six runs and 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Jose Cruz Jr. had two hits for the JetHawks, who haven’t won since May 6.

Stockton 6, JetHawks 2

JetHawks: 100 000 100 -- 2 10 0

Stockton: 021 102 00x -- 6 11 0

Hinchliffe, Pearce (6), Thompson (8) and Augustine; Smith, Cana (7) and Andreopoulos;

W--Smith (3-1).L--Hinchliffe (3-3).

2B: J--Cruz; S--Andreopoulos.

Records: JetHawks 19-21; Stockton 21-18.