Can-Am Leage recap August 6
Published on August 5, 2008 under Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
New Jersey 12, Nashua 2 (Game 1 - 7 Innings)
@ Little Falls, NJ. Time: 2:19
W: Ted Serro (3-2) L: Jarrett Stawarz (3-3) S: None
HR: NJ- David Urias (1); NSH- Bryan Duplissie (13)
In game one of a doubleheader, New Jersey tallied 14 hits and cruised to a 12-2 win. The Jackals scored six earned runs off Pride starter Jarrett Stawarz in 3 1/3 innings and didn't let up against the bullpen as they tacked on six more in the remaining 2 2/3 innings. Stawarz took the loss and dropped to 3-3. Meanwhile, New Jersey starter Ted Serro was very effective in five innings of work, allowing just one earned run. With the win he's now 3-2 on the season. Newcomer David Urias played third base and hit a home run as part of a 3-for-4 night with two RBI and two runs scored. DH Luke Allen also went 3-for-4 in the contest for New Jersey.
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Nashua 6, New Jersey 2 (Game 2 - 7 Innings)
@ Little Falls, NJ. Time: 2:23 Attendance: 1,470
W: Matt O'Brien (1-0) L: Tom Atlee (1-4) S: None
HR: NSH- Vinny Pennell (1); NJ- Bryant Nelson (2)
In game two, Nashua used a four-run fifth inning to earn a split with a 6-2 win. Doubles by C Chris Torres and DH Dorian Rojas plated three of the four runs in the fifth inning and gave the Pride a 5-1 advantage. Nashua RF Vinny Pennell added a run in the top of the seventh inning with a solo homer, his first of the season. Matt O'Brien turned in a nice performance in his first start for Nashua, lasting 5 1/3 innings and allowing only one earned run on four hits.
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Ottawa 4, Sussex 3
@ Ottawa, ON Time: 2:27 Attendance: 1,312
W: Reid Price (2-0) L: Matt Petrusek (5-2) S: None
HR: SUS- Chris Brown(7), Alex Frazier (10)
Closer Matt Petrusek's control problems opened the door for Ottawa's ninth inning rally that saw the Rapidz down the Skyhawks 4-3. Petrusek walked two men in the ninth and surrendered an RBI single to LF Jereme Milons that tied the game 3-3. DH Nate Hall followed with a walkoff single that ended a six game losing streak for Ottawa. Reliever Reid Price pitched the final two innings in relief of starter Fraser Robinson and earned his second victory of the season. Sussex 2B Chris Brown and LF Alex Frazier homered in the loss.
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Atlantic City 8, Worcester 1
@ Worcester, MA Time: 2:39 Attendance: 1,321
W: JC Huguet (8-4) L: Tom Cochran (11-1) S: None
HR: ATC - Josh Burrus (10), Jason Hurst (2), Brad Thoma (5), Clyde Williams (9)
Atlantic City belted four home runs and JC Huguet did not allow a hit until the sixth inning as Atlantic City beat Worcester 8-1. Huguet had a perfect game through 5 2/3 innings until a single by Worcester SS Chuck Jeroloman broke it up. Huguet completed six innings and allowed one earned run and improved to 8-4 on the year. Tom Cochran started for the Tornadoes and suffered his first loss of the year. The 3-4-5 hitters in the Surf batting order had a big night as LF Jason Hurst, RF Josh Burrus, and DH Clyde Williams all homered to drive in a total of five runs. 2B Brad Thoma also hit a long ball and drove in two with a 2-for-4 night.
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Quebec 7, Brockton 4
@ Brockton, MA Time: 2:40 Attendance: 2,198
W: Luis Valdez (9-1) L: Steve Delabar (3-3) S: None
HR: QBC- Goef Tomlinson 2 (4)
CF Goef Tomlinson's two home run night powered the Quebec Capitales past Brockton 7-4. Quebec starter Luis Valdez allowed just three hits and one run in six innings and moved to 9-1 on the campaign. Steve Delabar surrendered five runs on eight hits in five innings and dropped to 3-3. Tomlinson finished the game 2-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. Quebec LF Alex Nunez went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI and RF Mike Goss was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a run batted in.
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SECOND HALF STANDINGS
W L GB
Atlantic City (25-22) 15 7 --
x-Quebec (31-16) 14 8 1.0
Nashua (21-26) 12 10 3.0
Worcester (26-21) 12 10 3.0
Brockton (22-25) 10 12 5.0
Sussex (25-22) 9 13 6.0
New Jersey (25-22) 8 14 7.0
Ottawa (13-34) 8 14 7.0
x-Won first half. First half record is in parentheses.
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 45 24 -- .652
Atlantic City 40 29 5.0 .580
Worcester 38 31 7.0 .551
Sussex 34 35 11.0 .493
Nashua 33 36 12.0 .478
New Jersey 33 36 12.0 .478
Brockton 32 37 13.0 .464
Ottawa 21 48 24.0 .304
x-Won first half
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Tomorrow's Schedule w/Pitching Probables (All times are Eastern):
Nashua (Jason Paul, 3-2) at New Jersey (Jorge Acosta, 1-2) 11:05 AM
Quebec (TJ Stanton, 3-3) at Brockton (John Kelly, 6-4) 12:00 PM
Sussex (Justin Knoff, 2-0) at Ottawa (Noel Baca, 2-8) 7:05 PM
Atlantic City (Derek Barrows, 2-1) at Worcester (Alex Pena, 2-3) 7:05 PM
Canadian American League Stories from August 5, 2008
- Surf hand 11-0 Cochran first loss of season, cruise in 8-1 victory. - Atlantic City Surf
- Pride Split Double Header with Jackals - American Defenders of New Hampshire
- Can-Am Leage recap August 6 - Can-Am
- Jackals and Pride split double header - New Jersey Jackals
- Surf returns favor Tuesday night - Worcester Tornadoes
- Rapidz steal victory with pair of late runs - Ottawa Voyageurs
- Capitales' RHP Luis Valdez gets win number nine - Brockton Rox
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