Bears Blanked by Pride, 5-0
Published on August 6, 2003 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Newark Bears News Release
NEWARK, NJ, August 6-The Nashua Pride hit three home runs off of Alberto Castillo as the Pride defeated the Newark Bears, 5-0, Wednesday night at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium. The shutout was the Bears fifth such loss this season.
Castillo (4-5) allowed a two-run home run in the first inning to Glenn Murray (his 19th), a two-run blast to Melvin Nieves (his 10th) in the second and a solo shot to Dave Francia (his 4th) in the fourth inning. Castillo, who lost his third straight start, allowed five runs and ten hits in five innings of work. He struck out four batters and walked three.
Nashua right-hander Carlos Chantres (7-3) earned the win, tossing a season-high eight innings of scoreless ball. He gave up just five hits while striking out six batters and walking two. Bubba Hardwick finished off the shutout by tossing a perfect 1-2-3 ninth inning.
Nieves finished the night 3-4 with the home run and two runs-batted-in for the Pride. Francia, D.J. Boston and Pat Howell contributed two hits apiece to the Pride's attack.
Michael Coleman was 2-4 for the Bears.
The rubber game of this series will be played Thursday evening at 7:05 PM. Jaime Navarro (7-2) will pitch for the Bears and Archie Corbin (6-6) will start for the Pride.
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