Can-Am Leage recap August 28
Published on August 28, 2008 under Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
Worcester 6, Quebec 3
@ Quebec City, QC Time: 2:46 Attendance: 4,194
W: Matt Weagle (10-7) L: Karl Gelinas (2-1) S: Ryan Lobban (4)
HR: WOR- Francisco Caraballo 2 (22), Chris Colabello (16), Scott Grimes (20); QBC- Goef Tomlinson (7)
Worcester used four home runs and a solid effort from starter Matt Weagle to double up Quebec 6-3. Weagle went eight innings and surrendered three earned runs on seven hits to improve his record to 10-7. Tornadoes LF Francisco Caraballo had a huge game smashing two home runs and driving in four in a 3-for-4 night. 1B Chris Colabello also went deep, added a double, and scored two runs. Quebec CF Goef Tomlinson produced all the Capitales runs with a homer, a triple, and three RBI.
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New Jersey 6, Sussex 4
@ Little Falls, NJ Time: 3:02 Attendance: 4,502
W: Mike Vicaro (7-5) L: Khalid Afify (1-1) S: Rusty Tucker (21)
HR: NJ- Chris Kelly (12), Matt Lauderdale (10); SUS- Mario Delgado (1)
New Jersey C Matt Lauderdale broke a 4-4 tie with a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning and the Jackals downed Sussex 6-4. Lauderdale finished 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored. Mike Vicaro struck out six batters and allowed four earned runs in 7 1/3 innings to claim the victory. He's now 7-5 on the season. Sussex reliever Khalid Afify went two innings but allowed the deciding runs and dropped to 1-1. Jackals DH Luke Allen was a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs scored.
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Nashua 8, Atlantic City 2
@ Nashua, NH Time: 2:41 Attendance: 1,611
W: Matt O'Brien (3-1) L: Walker Whitley (1-6) S: None
HR: None
Nashua broke open a 2-2 tie with six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Atlantic City 8-2. Pride starter Matt O'Brien turned in a great performance going eight innings and allowing just one earned run while striking out five. With the win he improved to 3-1. Surf reliever Walker Whitley suffered the loss as he allowed all six runs in the eighth inning on five hits. LF Vinny Pennell powered the Pride offense as he went 3-for-5 and drove in three runs. Nashua CF Ervin Alcantara also had a good game finishing 2-for-5 with two RBI.
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Ottawa 9, Brockton 6
@ Brockton, MA Time: 3:11 Attendance: 3,847
W: Jacob Ramos (1-1) L: Greg Bunn (1-3) S: None
HR: None
Ottawa collected 17 hits to win a slugfest with Brockton 9-6. Seven Rapidz starters had two or more hits and the first five hitters in the Ottawa batting order went a combined 12-for-24 in the contest. 1B Jabe Bergeron went 3-for-4 with three RBI and RF Pete Pirman finished 2-for-3 with two runs driven in. Brockton was led by 3B Melvin Falu who tripled and finished 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI. Ottawa starter Jacob Ramos tossed 6 1/3 innings and surrendered three earned runs to earn the victory and improve to 1-1 with the Rapidz.
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SECOND HALF STANDINGS
W L GB
x-Quebec (31-16) 25 18 --
y-Sussex (25-22) 25 18 --
y-Atlantic City (25-22) 24 19 1.0
y-Worcester (26-21) 24 19 1.0
Brockton (22-25) 21 22 4.0
Nashua (21-26) 18 25 7.0
New Jersey (25-22) 18 25 7.0
Ottawa (13-34) 17 26 8.0
x-Won first half. First half record is in parentheses.
y-Clinched playoff berth.
If one club should win both halves, the top three teams with the best overall winning percentage in the entire season shall qualify for the playoffs.
OVERALL STANDINGS
W L GB PCT
x-Quebec 56 34 -- .622
y-Sussex 50 40 6.0 .556
y-Worcester 50 40 6.0 .556
y-Atlantic City 49 41 7.0 .544
Brockton 43 47 13.0 .478
New Jersey 43 47 13.0 .478
Nashua 39 51 17.0 .433
Ottawa 30 60 26.0 .333
x-Won first half.
y-Clinched playoff berth.
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Tomorrow's Schedule w/Pitching Probables (All times are Eastern):
Nashua (Jason Paul, 4-5) at Quebec (Luis Valdez, 9-4) 7:05 PM
Worcester (Shaun McNamara, 2-10) at Ottawa (Adam Hawes, 4-12) 7:05 PM
New Jersey (Tom Atlee, 2-4) at Brockton (Santos Hernandez, 0-1) 7:05 PM
Sussex (Craig Snipp, 7-5) at Atlantic City (Brian Rodaway, 10-8) 7:05 PM
Canadian American League Stories from August 28, 2008
- Can-Am Leage recap August 28 - Can-Am
- Tornadoes play home run derby in win - Worcester Tornadoes
- Brockton drops final game of four-game set as Ottawa earns a split - Brockton Rox
- Jackals finish strong at home - New Jersey Jackals
- Surf falter, clinch berth anyway - Atlantic City Surf
- Pride Past Surf in Home Finale; 8-2 - American Defenders of New Hampshire
- Skyhawks Clinch Playoff Spot - Sussex Skyhawks
- Playoff Tickets On Sale Today - Worcester Tornadoes
- Tornadoes Clinch Postseason Berth - Worcester Tornadoes
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