Can-Am League Recap
Published on June 19, 2007 under Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
North Shore 9, Atlantic City 1 (Game 1 - 7 innings)
@ Lynn, MA. Time: 2:13
W: Chris Farley (5-0) L: Shingo Mitsumori (1-1) S: None
HR: AC-Denver Kitch (1); NS-Alex Trezza (1)
The North Shore Spirit got a great outing from starting pitcher Chris Farley to improve its record to .500 at 12-12. Farley struck out six and allowed one run on five hits in a complete game effort to improve to a perfect 5-0 on the year. The Spirit offense pounded out 15 hits and nine runs in support of Farley, led by C Alex Trezza who was 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored and two RBI. Six separate North Shore hitters recorded multi-hit games, including DH/1B Brad Rea, who was 2-for-3 with three RBI.
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North Shore 3, Atlantic City 0 (Game 2 - 7 innings)
@ Lynn, MA. Time: 1:40 Attendance: 1,268
W: Ryan Bicondoa (2-0) L: Monte Mansfield (1-4) S: None
HR: None
North Shore closed out a sweep of Atlantic City thanks to its second great outing of the day, this time from starting pitcher Ryan Bicondoa. Bicondoa tossed a two-hit shutout and struck out four to improve to 2-0 on the season, helping the Spirit move a game over .500. Atlantic City starter Monte Mansfield pitched well also, allowing three runs and striking out six through six innings of work, but had to take a hard-luck loss. Spirit 3B Mike Torres led the way offensively going 3-for-3 a run scored and an RBI.
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Quebec 4, Brockton 1
@ Quebec City, QC. Time: 2:26 Attendance: 3,451
W: Michel Simard (4-1) L: Donavon Hendricks (0-3) S: None
HR: None
The Quebec Capitales got a great outing from starting pitcher Michel Simard to improve to 16-9 on the year. Simard allowed just one unearned run and scattered six hits in a complete game effort that improved his record on the year to 4-1. The Capitales backed his effort with four runs on 12 hits, led by 2B Boomer Berry who was 4-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Brockton RF Tony Gonzalez was the only Brockton hitter to record more than one hit in the game. He was 2-for-4.
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New Jersey 8, New Haven Co. 2
@ West Haven, CT. Time: 2:32 Attendance: 926
W: Michael Vicaro (1-2) L: Tom Rispoli (1-2) S: None
HR: None
On a night when great pitching was easy to come by in the Can-Am League, New Jersey starting pitcher Michael Vicaro took great and made it a little better. Vicaro settled down after a tough first inning and did not allow a hit from there. He finished with 13 strikeouts, a career high, while retiring the final 16 batters he faced. He allowed two runs on two hits in eight innings of work to improve to 1-2 on the year. Jackals DH Sandy Madera went 3-for-5 in support of Vicaro with a pair of runs scored.
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Grays 5, Nashua 3
@ Nashua, NH. Time: 2:41 Attendance: 1,607
W: Elliott Shaw (2-2) L: Jason Paul (5-0) S: Jerry Dunn (6)
HR: None
Grays 3B Ben Tinius drove in three of the Grays' five runs to lead them to a two-run victory, improving their record to 11-14 this season. Tinius finished the game 1-for-3 with a double. Grays starting pitcher Elliott Shaw was able to work his way around six walks by striking out seven and allowing just four hits to improve to 2-2 on the year. He allowed one earned run through 7 1/3 innings. Closer Jerry Dunn allowed a run on two hits in the ninth inning, but was able to hang on and pick up his sixth save of the season.
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Worcester 5, Sussex 5 (Top 8 - Suspended/Rain)
@ Augusta, NJ.
The game was suspended due to rain with the score tied 5-5 in the top of the 8th inning. It will resume tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by tomorrow's regularly scheduled game.
Canadian American League Stories from June 19, 2007
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- Cutters Fall to Vicaro, Jackals - New Haven County Cutters
- Can-Am League Recap - Can-Am
- Grays Snap 10-game Losing Streak, 5-3 - American Defenders of New Hampshire
- Rain Suspends Tornadoes, Skyhawks - Worcester Tornadoes
- Vicaro Gem Lifts Jackals, 8-2 - New Jersey Jackals
- Quebec Takes Series Opener from Brockton, 4-1 - Brockton Rox
- Guns and Hoses Night at Historic Holman Stadium - American Defenders of New Hampshire
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