Bears Fall to Wagner and Surf, 11-4

August 27, 2003 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Newark Bears News Release


NEWARK, NJ, August 27-The Atlantic City Surf pounded four home runs and right-hander Matt Wagner earned the win against his former team as the Surf defeated the Newark Bears, 11-4, Wednesday night at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium. The Bears have now lost three straight games and the Surf have won four in a row.

Wagner (10-6), an all star with the Bears this season, was traded to the Surf on August 15th. He made his second start for the Surf this evening and picked up his first victory for his new team. Wagner allowed four runs and eight hits in seven innings of work, striking out one batter. He allowed a pair of two-run home runs, one in the first inning and one in the third inning, to Bears left fielder Danny Clyburn, who now has hit 21 home runs on the season.

The Surf had eleven hits off of four Bears pitchers including home runs by Ric Johnson (his 1st), Raul Marval (his 11th), Ben Candleria (his 10th) and Jose Velazquez (his 5th). Third baseman Brandon Jackson was 2-3 at the plate with two doubles and 4 runs-batted-in.

Bears starter Tom Stepka (8-9) took the loss, allowing seven runs and eight hits in six innings of work. Stepka struck out four batters and walked a season-high four.

Juan Lorenzo continued his hot hitting for the Bears, going 304 with a double and two runs scored.

The Bears and Surf will play again Thursday evening at 7:05 PM as Alberto Castillo (5-7) will start for the Bears and Jason Jacome (2-2) goes for the Surf.



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