September 15, 2008 at 6:09 AM
Lancaster's season over
9/15 Cup of Coffee: With the score tied 1-1 going into the top of the seventh, Stockton scored 6 runs - including 4 on a grand slam - and coasted to a 9-3 win over Lancaster. Stockton captured the California League Championship, winning the best of five series 3 games to 1. Blake Maxwell started the game, and went 5.2 innings allowing 1 run on 8 hits. He struck out 7. Derrick Loop went two-thirds of an inning, and was charged with 5 runs on 2 hits and 3 walks. Craig Molldrem also lasted just two-thirds of an inning, and was charged with 1 run on a walk and 2 hits - one of which was the grand. He had 1 strikeout. Josh Papelbon threw 2 innings, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits. Yamaico Navarro went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Luis Exposito went 2-for-3. The coffee pot is now empty, but will be refilled in time for the Arizona Fall League schedule. Until then enjoy the big league club's push for the playoffs. Player of the Night: Yamaico Navarro who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.