Can-Am League Recap
Published on July 16, 2007 under Canadian American League (Can-Am) News Release
New Haven Co. 4, Quebec 1
@ West Haven, CT. Time: 2:26 Attendance: 904
W: Kevin Culpepper (1-1) L: Karl Gelinas (4-4) S: Andy Weimer (6)
HR: None
The New Haven County Cutters got a great start from Kevin Culpepper to win coming out of the gate in the second half. Culpepper allowed just one run on five hits and one walk, while striking out three in 7 2/3 innings of work to improve to 1-1 on the year. The Cutters plated all four of their runs in the first inning, but that proved to be enough as Culpepper kept the Capitales in check the rest of the way. Cutters' closer Andy Weimer picked up his sixth save of the year with a perfect ninth.
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Grays 8, New Jersey 2
@ Little Falls, NJ. Time: 2:43 Attendance: 1,564
W: Beau Dannemiller (3-4) L: Joel Bennett (1-2) S: None HR: None
The Grays got a good outing from starting pitcher Beau Dannemiller to win their first contest of the second half. Dannemiller allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out five in eight innings of work to improve to 3-4 on the year. The Grays pounded out 13 hits in support of their starter, led by 3B Ben Tinius who was 3-for-3 with two doubles, a run scored and four RBI. 1B Jose Valasquez also had a good night at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI.
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Sussex 4, Nashua 1
@ Augusta, NJ. Time: 2:44 Attendance: 1,212
W: Vince Davis (4-3) L: Jason Kosow (1-2) S: Jamie Merchant (2)
HR: None
The Sussex Skyhawks got a good outing from starting pitcher Vince Davis to win their first game of the second half. Davis allowed one earned run on five hits and struck out five in seven innings of work to improve to 4-3 on the year. Reliever Jamie Merchant picked up his second save of the year with a scoreless ninth. Skyhawks RF Scott Grimes led the way at the plate going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
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North Shore 5, Worcester 1
@ Worcester, MA. Time: 2:54 Attendance: 1,511
W: Ryan Bicondoa (4-2) L: Alex Pena (3-4) S: Derek Drage (4)
HR: NS-Vic Davilla (2)
The North Shore Spirit got off to a good start in the second half behind a good outing from starting pitcher Ryan Bicondoa. Bicondoa held the Tornadoes to five hits and one earned run through seven innings of work. Bicondoa walked two batters and struck out 10 of the 27 hitters he faced to improve to 4-2 on the year. Spirit 1B Vic Davilla had a great night at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a home run, and four RBI. North Shore CF B.J. Weed also chipped in with a nice 3-for-5 effort with three runs scored.
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Atlantic City 13, Brockton 2
@ Atlantic City, NJ. Time: 3:12 Attendance: 1,013
W: Kevin Brower (1-1) L: John Kelly (4-2) S: None
HR: AC-Rob Fischer (5)
The Atlantic City Surf scored four runs in the sixth inning, five runs in the seventh inning, and four more in the eighth inning in a 13-2 victory over the Rox. The Rox had a 2-0 lead after five innings before the Surf scored 13 unanswered in the win. The real dagger came off the bat of DH Rob Fischer in the eighth inning. That's when Fischer belted a grand slam, his fifth home run of the season, giving him five RBI in the game.
Canadian American League Stories from July 16, 2007
- Can-Am League Recap - Can-Am
- Rox Thrashed by Atlantic City - Brockton Rox
- Surf Destroy Rox, 13-2 - Atlantic City Surf
- Tornadoes Drop Second Half Opener - Worcester Tornadoes
- Davis, Skyhawks Bullpen Shut Down Pride - Sussex Skyhawks
- Jackals Drop First Game of Second Half - New Jersey Jackals
- Help Pick the Pride's Primetime Player - American Defenders of New Hampshire
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