Can-Am League Playoff Recap
September 5, 2008 - Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
Sussex 4, Worcester 0 (Game Three - Sussex leads series 2-1)
@ Worcester, MA. Time: 2:43 Attendance: 1,037
W: Gary Galvez (1-0) L: Junior Guerrero (0-1) S: Matt Petrusek (2)
HR: SS-Yohanny Valera (1)
The Sussex Skyhawks got great pitching from their staff, limiting the Worcester Tornadoes to just two hits en route to a 4-0 victory in Game Three of the Can-Am League Playoffs. The victory gives the Skyhawks a 2-1 series lead. Sussex starting pitcher Gary Galvez picked up the win, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out seven in five shutout innings. Skyhawks closer Matt Petrusek took over with two out in the eighth inning and fanned two on his way to his second save of the series. Skyhawks C Yohanny Valera did the bulk of the damage at the plate. With one swing of the bat in the second inning, Valera provided his team with all the support it would need as he nailed a three-run homer to put Sussex up for good. Valera finished the game 1-for-3.
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Quebec 8, Atlantic City 7 (Rain Delay - Bottom 8)
@ Atlantic City, NJ.
The game between Quebec and Atlantic City is being delayed in the bottom of the eighth inning due to rain with the Capitales leading the Surf, 8-7. For complete game information visit www.canamleague.com
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