BlueClaws Downed by Jays Affiliate
Published on March 29, 2004 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
LAKEWOOD, NJ â The Lakewood BlueClaws were defeated 3-1 Monday afternoon by the Charleston (SC) River Dogs in Dunedin. The BlueClaws spring training record evened at 5-5-1 after their next-to-last meeting with the Toronto Blue Jays South Atlantic League affiliate.
Infielder Jack Headley knocked in the lone Lakewood run with a double and finished with two hits in four at-bats. Outfielder Javon Moran singled and scored the BlueClaws run and also added a stolen base. Outfielder Jake Blalock picked up one hit in three tries, as he continued his torrid spring at the plate.
Starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick worked three innings in which he gave up one unearned run and was followed by Matt Sweeney, who went four innings and gave up a lone run. Manager PJ Forbes said both pitched real well and that he was pleased with the overall performance of the club.
The BlueClaws will return to the field on Tuesday in Clearwater to meet the Charleston (WV) Alley Cats, the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The BlueClaws will conclude their spring training schedule on Saturday, April 3 and will break camp on Sunday, April 4. The team will hold a practice at FirstEnergy Park on Monday, April 5 that is open to the public between 5:30 and 8:00 p.m.
The BlueClaws begin their fourth season April 8, at Kannapolis, and play their home opener April 12, against the Charleston (WV) Alley Cats at 6:35 p.m. A limited number of tickets for Opening Day are available and can purchased by calling the BlueClaws ticket office at 732-901-7000, Option 2. For more information about the Lakewood BlueClaws, visit the team's official website, www.lakewoodblueclaws.com.
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