Can-Am League Playoff Recap
Published on September 3, 2008 under Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
Worcester 3, Sussex 2 (Worcester leads series 1-0)
@ Augusta, NJ Time: 2:33 Attendance: 511
W: Eddie Pena (1-0) L: Kyle Ruwe (0-1) S: None
HR: WOR- Chris Colabello (1)
Worcester 1B Chris Colabello snapped a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth inning with a solo home run and the Tornadoes downed Sussex 3-2. Worcester grabbed a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series with game two set for tomorrow night. Colabello led the league in RBIs, doubles, and extra base hits during the regular season and was named to the Postseason All-Star Team just today. Worcester's other two runs came on C Alex Trezza's RBI double in the top of the fourth inning. Tornadoes reliever Eddie Pena pitched the final two innings without allowing a hit and was the winner. Sussex starter Kyle Ruwe went 8 2/3 innings but took the loss. Skyhawks CF Ron Perodin had a fine game finishing 3-for-4 with an RBI.
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Quebec 1, Atlantic City 0 (12 Innings - Quebec leads series 1-0)
@ Quebec City, QC Time: 4:04 Attendance: 3,948
W: Orlando Trias (1-0) L: Walker Whitley (0-1) S: None
HR: None
Quebec and Atlantic City battled to a scoreless stalemate for nearly 12 complete innings. And then a bizarre play scored the only run of the contest giving the Capitales a 1-0 win and a 1-0 lead in the series. With two out in the bottom of the 12th, Quebec 2B Josh Colafemina drew a walk from Surf closer Walker Whitley. With the next batter RF Mike Goss at the plate, Colafemina broke for second. Surf catcher William Plaza's throw got into center field as Colafemina rounded the bag. With Colafemina heading for third, Atlantic City center fielder Lucas Taylor misplayed the ball and by the time he threw the ball in the direction of home, Colafemina, who never stopped running, had crossed the plate with the winning run. Quebec had two chances earlier in extra innings to win the game, but each time Atlantic City relievers escaped a bases loaded jam. Orlando Trias pitched the final two innings for Quebec and picked up the win. Whitley suffered the hard luck loss for Atlantic City.
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- Granato Garners League All-Star Honors - Atlantic City Surf
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