Ducks Rally to Beat Bears in 10, 7-3
Published on August 17, 2003 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Newark Bears News Release
NEWARK, NJ, August 17-For the second straight game reliever Hut Smith could not hold a one-run lead in the ninth inning as the Newark Bears lost in ten innings to the Long Island Ducks, 7-3, Sunday afternoon at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium. With the win, the Ducks swept the three-game series in Newark.
Smith entered Sunday's game with a 3-2 lead, but Justin Davies delivered a run-scoring double with one out to tie the score and force extra innings. In the tenth inning the Ducks plated four runs off of Alex Pena and Andy Hazlett. Luis Saturria's sacrifice fly gave the Ducks a 4-3 lead in the tenth and proved to be the game-winning RBI. Pena (0-1) took the loss for the Bears, allowing 3 runs and 2 hits.
Newark starter Tom Stepka tied his season-high by pitching eight strong innings. The right-hander allowed two runs, only one of which was earned, and seven hits. He had a 2-1 lead into the eighth inning, but Paul Esposito's fielding error led to an unearned run that tied the game, 2-2. The Bears, though, took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the eighth on a Danny Clyburn RBI single before the fateful ninth inning.
Esposito and Ryan Minor each had two hits for the Bears; while Tom Caputo led Long Island with a 3-4, 2 RBI performance.
The Bears will open up a three-game series at The Den Monday evening at 7:05 PM against the Camden Riversharks. Alberto Castillo (5-5) will pitch for the Bears in the series opener.
Canadian American League Stories from August 17, 2003
- Ducks Rally to Beat Bears in 10, 7-3 - Newark Bears
- Camden wins late with a two-run blast to avoid the sweep - Atlantic City Surf
- Less Than One Month Remains in Pride's Regular Season - American Defenders of New Hampshire
- Paulk Activated from Inactive List - Bangor Lumberjacks
- Broomsticks Hacked Into Kindling By Lumber Jacks - Berkshire Black Bears
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
