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Buchanan baffles Jackals in second half opener

July 16, 2004 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


Little Falls, NJ – The New Jersey Jackals fell to the Brockton Rox, 7-0, thanks to an eight inning shutout dealt by Brockton's Brian Buchanan.

Brockton took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. With Nestor Smith aboard, Mike Torres tripled, pushing him across for his 25th RBI of the season.

Saul Bustos hit his fifth homerun of the year in the bottom of the second, his third off the New Jersey Jackals, making it a 2-0 Brockton lead.

With one runner aboard in the fifth inning, Smith tripled, scoring one more for the Rox. Saul Bustos then drove him in on a sacrifice fly. After five complete innings, Brockton led New Jersey by a score of 4-0.

In the seventh, Smith would hit his third homer of the year, a two run shot, extending the Rox lead. Later in the inning, Brian Jones grounded out, scoring Bustos, giving the Rox a 7-0 advantage.

Jackson Crowther, of the Jackals, got the loss in six and a third innings of work. He gave up seven runs, all earned, on seven hits, with three walks and three strikeouts.

Starter Brian Buchanan pitched the way he started the 2004 season. He went eight shutout innings, scattering six hits, while striking out seven.

For the Jackals, Kevin Grijak was 2-4 with two singles.

Nestor Smith, of the Rox, was a double short of the cycle. Smith was 3-4 with a single, triple and a homerun. He drove in three, and also scored three times.

The Jackals and the Brockton Rox continue their series on Saturday, July 17, 2004. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:11 p.m. at Campanelli Stadium. Make sure not to miss a pitch of the Jackals 2004 season! All broadcasts can be heard on 88.7fm and on the web, via webcast, at www.jackals.com. All broadcasts begin 10 minutes before the scheduled first pitch, with the Jackals' Pre-Game Show.

Following their series, the Jackals will be off for the All-Star Break. They will be sending two players to Ft. Worth Texas. Right fielder Wady Almonte, and third baseman Wilton Veras will be the New Jersey representatives. The game is on Tuesday, July 20, 2004.

The New Jersey Jackals return home for the second half of the season, on Thursday July 22, 2004 when the Northeast League Aces come to town for a four game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m at Yogi Berra Stadium. For tickets, please call the Jackals Ticket Office at (973) 746-7434. Other information on the Jackals can be obtained by visiting www.jackals.com.

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