Camden beats Lancaster 8-1

Published on June 2, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release


CAMDEN, NJ- The Riversharks played magic eight ball with the Lancaster Barnstormers in Camden Monday night, and good luck sided with the home team. The Riversharks defeated their Freedom Division foes 8-1 with the help of eight Barnstormer errors.

The Riversharks took the lead in the first when third baseman Brett Bonvechio singled with centerfielder Nic Jackson on second. Jackson scored on a throwing error, and Bonvechio later scored on a fielder's choice. The Barnstormers committed three errors on the inning.

The Riversharks rallied for five more runs in the third, including a bases loaded, three-run triple by shortstop Gary Cates. The Barnstormers contributed three more errors to the cause.

Cates added another RBI on a sac fly in the fifth to make it 8-0, and the Barnstormers matched it in the seventh. The game was already decided and ended 8-1.

The series continues tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.riversharks.com or by calling 1-866-SHARKS-9. Join us for Amtrak Bingo for your chance to win great prizes!



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