Lake Elsinore Romps, 18-6

Scott Maynard had two hits and two runs batted in, and Juan Silvestre had two hits and one RBI, but Lancaster (39-30) lost to Lake Elsinore, 18-6, in a California League game Saturday night at the Hangar in Lancaster.

The loss, combined with San Bernardino’s 11-8 victory over San Jose, cut South Division-leading Lancaster’s lead over the Stampede (38-31) to one game with one game to play.

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Today: At The Hangar, vs. Lake Elsinore, 2 p.m. On the radio: KUTY-AM 1470.

AROUND THE LEAGUES

Scanning Friday’s box scores:

Triple A--Ryan McGuire (El Camino Real, Moorpark College) had two hits for Norfolk (Mets) in a 4-2 victory at Pawtucket. . . . Frank Charles (Montclair Prep, Pepperdine) had an RBI double for New Orleans (Astros) in a 14-1 victory over Fresno.

Double A--Reliever Chris Garza (Notre Dame) struck out three in one inning for New Britain (Twins) in a 6-3 loss to New Haven. Former JetHawk Aaron Scheffer got his second save for New Haven (Mariners).

Class A--Matt Riordan (Westlake) had an RBI double for Delmarva (Orioles).