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Avalanche smother Nationals 11-2

August 24, 2006 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


WOODBRIDGE, VA - Salem jumped out to a 3-0 first inning lead and never looked back, en-route to an 11-2 win over the Potomac Nationals at Pfitzner Stadium Wednesday Night.

The three-run first inning was highlighted by Francisco Caraballo's two-out, two-run home run, his 13th of the season. Ender Chavez led the way offensively for the Nationals with two hits and two RBI.

Avalanche starter Felipe Paulino (8-7) worked six innings to pick up his third consecutive win. Nats starter Craig Stammen suffered the loss after allowing five earned runs in 4 2/3 innings.

The Nationals loss paired with a Frederick Keys win means the Nats are 7.5 games behind with 12 games left. With the win, the Avalanche hold a six game lead over Myrtle Beach in the Southern Division with 12 games to play.

The win was a season high eighth consecutive for Salem. The loss marked the sixth in-a-row for Potomac.

The series concludes Thursday, August 24th at 7:05 PM at Pfitzner Stadium. RHP Shairon Martis will start for the Nationals while RHP Tip Fairchild counters for the Avalanche.

All 2006 Potomac Nationals games are broadcast LIVE online at www.potomacnationals.com. Dan Laing's broadcast begins approximately fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch.

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