Home Runs Power Lancaster, 8-3

Catcher Greg Connors and designated hitter Cirilo Cruz each hit two-run home runs to pace Lancaster past Rancho Cucamonga, 8-3, Saturday night in front of 7,097 at the Hangar.

Left fielder Matt Sachse and third baseman Jason Regan each homered for the JetHawks (4-6 in the second half).

Deron Kirkreit (1-2) gave up seven hits, three runs and struck out six over 5 1/3 innings for the JetHawks.

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Up next: At San Bernardino, today-Tuesday; at the Hangar, vs. Modesto, Wednesday-Friday.

AROUND THE LEAGUES

Scanning Friday’s box scores:

Triple A-- Andrew Lorraine (Hart High) gave up four hits, two earned runs and a walk and struck out two in eight innings for Iowa (Cubs) in a 10-2 victory over New Orleans.. . . . Frank Charles (Montclair Prep) hit his second home run for Las Vegas (Padres) in a 16-5 loss to Fresno.

Double A-- Eric Gillespie (Cal State Northridge) hit his 11th home run, a three-run blast in the fourth inning that extended his hitting streak to 14 games, for Jacksonville (Tigers) in a 9-6 victory over Birmingham.

Class A-- Angel Aragon notched his eighth save for Rancho Cucamonga (Padres) in a 9-6 victory over the JetHawks. He allowed one hit and one walk, struck out four in a scoreless 1 2/3 innings. . . . Eric Cole (Antelope Valley High, Antelope Valley College) had two doubles for Kissimmee (Astros). He has 21 doubles. . . . Kevin Nykoluk (Simi Valley, Moorpark College) drove in two runs for Peoria (Cardinals). . . . Ryan Hankins (Simi Valley) had three hits and drove in two runs for Burlington (White Sox).

Rookie-- Left-hander Carey Novits (Northridge) picked up the victory for Mahoning Valley (Indians) against Williamsport, 5-2, after allowing four hits and one earned run in 3 2/3 innings of relief. He struck out two and walked two.