Can-Am Ottawa Champions

Champions Blanked By Jackals, Split Weekend Series

Published on June 21, 2015 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Ottawa Champions News Release


Ottawa, ON - Fog prevented the Champions and The New Jersey Jackals from finishing Saturday night's game so it was resumed Sunday afternoon.

Tied 3-3, the Champions loaded the bases in the seventh, then Jon Talley hit into a double play but Sebastien Boucher was able to score the eventual winning run as Ottawa edged New Jersey 4-3.

Josh Blanco pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in relief for his second win of the season, while Alan DeRatt came in for his sixth save in as many chances.

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Game four had Joe Riley (0-0, 4.76 ERA) making his first start for the Champions

New Jersey's Justin Trapp's lead-off triple got things off to a bad start for Riley. Mark Threlkeld's RBI single was able to bring him home as the Jackals took an early 1-0 lead

Threlkeld pounded a solo home run into left field to make it 2-0 Jackals. New Jersey added an insurance run with an RBI double by Leandro Castro as the Champions fell 3-0.

"I thought he threw the ball well despite falling behind," said Champions manager Hal Lanier. "He hadn't pitched in awhile, but he gave us some innings we needed. Our bullpen is a little tired right now."

Riley ultimately took the loss, allowing six hits and six walks in five innings before newcomer Jack Fowler made his Can-am League debut. He signed with the Champions on Thursday.

Fowler threw the final three innings, allowing two hits while striking out three.

"He was excellent," said Lanier. "[Pitching coach Billy] Horn and myself liked what we saw. He had a good presence on the mound and did a very good job."

Fowler will be staying with the team as they travel to Quebec City for a series against Les Capitals.

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