Can-Am League Game Recaps
June 18, 2012 - Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
Quebec 6, Worcester 0
A sensational performance by Quebec starting pitcher Jeff Duda leads the Capitales to a 6-0 win over the Worcester Tornadoes. Duda took a no-hitter into the ninth inning but gave up a leadoff single to Worcester pitcher Tony Patane. That was the only hit Duda allowed as he walked two batters and struck out nine. With the victory, he is now 4-0 on the season. Quebec broke open a tight ballgame in the seventh inning as they scored five runs, which included a grand slam by 1B Josue Peley.
New Jersey 6, Newark 1
New Jersey starting pitcher and Steve Fox continues his terrific 2012 season as the Jackals roll by the Newark Bears, 6-1. Fox went six strong innings allowing only a walk and three hits while striking out seven Newark batters. With the win, the Pitcher of the Week is now a perfect 5-0 on the season with a 1.91 ERA. Fox is first in ERA and tied for first in wins. New Jersey scored all of their runs in the second inning, highlighted by a two-run shot from 3B Nick Giarraputo. Giarraputo currently leads the league in home runs (11), batting average (.406) and RBI (33).
Grand Prairie 8, Rockland 7 (11 Innings)
Zane Chavez's RBI single in the top of the 11th inning lifts the Grand Prairie AirHogs past the Rockland Boulders, 8-7. Grand Prairie overcame a 6-4 deficit with a run in the eighth and two more in the ninth to take a 7-6 lead. However, they could not hold it as Rockland plated a run in the bottom of the frame to tie it at 7-7 and send it to extra innings. Chavez went 2-for-2 with a run scored and two RBI while DH Brian Myrow had a three-hit night and scored two runs. AirHogs reliever Griffin Bailey was the winner after tossing a scoreless inning of work. Rockland CF Chris Valencia had a 4-for-6 game with a double, home run, two runs scored and two RBI in defeat.
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Canadian American League Stories from June 18, 2012
- Boulders Tipped by Grand Prairie in 11 - New York Boulders
- Can-Am League Game Recaps - Can-Am
- Jackals, Fox Take Opener vs. Newark - New Jersey Jackals
- Tony Patane Spoils Jeff Duda's No-Hit Bid, Capitales Prevail 6-0 - Worcester Tornadoes
- Steve Fox Earns Pitcher of the Week Honors - New Jersey Jackals
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