Can-Am New Jersey Jackals

Bergeron's Blasts Not Enough as Jackals Fall at Quebec

Published on July 8, 2010 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


Quebec City, QC - Jackals' first baseman Jabe Bergeron homered twice, but it was Quebec third baseman Robert Wagner's three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning that carried the Quebec Capitales past the New Jersey Jackals 4-2 on Thursday night in front of 3,849 fans at Stade Municipal.

In his first game in a Capitales uniform, the newly-signed Wagner broke a 1-1 tie and chased starter Nick Asselin from the game with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning when he launched a three run shot following a single by designated hitter Jeremy Hunt and a walk by first baseman Alex Nunez.

Bergeron answered back though with his second leadoff homer of the day in the top of the seventh to cut the Jackals' deficit to 4-2. New Jersey relievers Edward Rodriguez and Edgar Estanga combined to retire all eight batters they faced and shortstop Mike DeJesus laced a two-out double to left to bring the tying run to bat, but Quebec's Dan Sausville induced a game-ending pop out to end the threat and notch a two-inning save in his first relief appearance of the season.

After Quebec plated the game's first run in the bottom of the first inning on a one-out RBI groundout off the bat of right fielder Sebastian Boucher, Bergeron countered with a leadoff blast in the top of the second to even the score at 1-1. That score held until Wagner's home run.

The only damage against Quebec starter Karl Gelinas (2-1) was the pair of homers by Bergeron. Gelinas earned the win after allowing five hits and striking out five batters over seven innings. Asselin (1-5) dropped his fourth straight decision after yielding four runs on eight hits with three walks and one strikeout over 5 1/3 frames.

The Jackals and Capitales continue their three-game series on Friday at 7:05 p.m. when New Jersey sends left-hander Ryan Lobban to the mound against Quebec right-hander Michel Simard. Cody Chrusciel has the live call on the Jackals webcast beginning 10 minutes prior to first pitch at www.jackals.com.

Jackal Bites: All six of Jabe Bergeron's home runs have been solo shots... Bergeron is now tied with Jacob Butler for the team home run lead... Asselin hasn't won since June 3... New Jersey is 0-4 against the first-place Capitales this season... The Jackals played without the services of designated hitter Shawn Riggans (groin) and catcher Dean Forthun (shoulder)... Thursday marked New Jersey's first visit to Stade Municipal this season... The two hour, 22 minute contest was the Jackals shortest this season.

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