Skyhawks, Defenders split season-ending doubleheader

AUGUSTA, N.J. – In Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader, the American Defenders of New Hampshire managed to snap a 13-game losing streak by defeating the Skyhawks, 5-4.

Defenders starter Francisco Cervantes struck out nine batters over 61⁄3 innings to earn his first win of the season. He received plenty of help from Angel Molina who blasted his 13th home run of the season during the second inning to go along with his three RBIs and two stolen bases.

Defenders catcher Zane Chavez broke a 3-3 tie with a two-run single in the sixth.

In Game 2, the Skyhawks managed to get even when Chris Kelly and Jorge Moreno each had a RBI single in what was a four-run fourth inning that paced Sussex to a 6-2 victory.