Can-Am League Recaps

Published on May 19, 2013 under Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release

Newark 10, Rockland 9

The Newark Bears jumped out to a quick 5-1 lead in the first inning and held on to claim a 10-9 win in a shootout with the Rockland Boulders. Newark SS Bridger Hunt (pictured) kick started the offense with a grand slam in the opening frame. He finished the night going 3-for-4 and scored two runs of his own. RF Carlos Guzman also scored two runs and added three RBI. LF Jamar Walton had a strong day offensively as well going 2-for-4 and scoring three times. For the Boulders LF Chris Edmondson led the way with three hits in four at bats and had two RBI. Rockland C Scott Knazek had two RBI as well. Reliever Leandro Mello earned the win for pitching 1.2 innings despite allowing two runs on two hits.

St. Paul 9, New Jersey 3 (Final - 8 innings)

The St. Paul Saints of the American Association beat New Jersey Jackals 9-3 in a rain-shortened eight inning inter-league affair. Three different Saints hit homeruns in the game including 1B Craig Brazell, who lead the team with 3 RBI. Brazell got things started for the Saints in the bottom of the first with a double that brought two runs across. Three batters later a single by RF Brandon Tripp scored Brazell and gave the Saints a 4-0 lead. New Jersey DH Chris Duffy had a strong day at the plate with a team-high three hits in four at bats. P Anthoney Clagett picked up the win for 6.1 innings of work.

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