Hawks Prepare to Host Jackals for a Weekend Jersey Showdown
June 10, 2010 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Sussex Skyhawks News Release
Augusta, NJ - June 11, 2010 - The Skyhawks and Jackals will meet for the second time this season in a three-game set at Century Link Field at Skylands Park. Righty Dan Berlind is set to throw tomorrow for Sussex against New Jersey's lefty starter Ryan Lobban with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. Other probable pitching matchups for this series include Hawks' ace Jeff Icenogle (LHP) taking on Jackals' righty Chris Allen on Saturday at 2:05 PM and Sussex's Jusef Frias (RHP) against New Jersey's A.J. Wideman (LHP).
The last time Sussex and New Jersey competed, the Skyhawks won the series three games to one. Hawks infielder Chase Fontaine led his team to an opening night victory by delivering two doubles and three RBIs as LHP Jeff Icenogle knotted his first win of the season and veteran Duaner Sanchez earned a save. New Jersey took game two with a score of 10-9 after an offensive tug-of-war that lasted for four hours and saw nineteen batters cross the plate. After overcoming a three run deficit in game three and defeating the Jackals in walk-off fashion thanks to Carl Loadenthal's RBI single, the Skyhawks bounced back to win the series 3-1.
After losing two straight the Brockton Rox earlier this week, the Skyhawks are looking to get back on track this weekend against the Jackals. Sussex has dropped to 4th place in the standings while New Jersey's current win streak is four games, lifting the Jackals to second place behind the Quebec Les Capitales.
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Skyhawks Sign 3B Nick Giarraputo
The Sussex Skyhawks are proud to announce the signing of 3B Nick Giarraputo. The California native was signed on Monday, June 14 prior to the Skyhawks' game at CenturyLink Field at Skylands Park against the Brockton Rox. In his first two games with Sussex, Giarraputo is 1-for-6 with one walk and one stolen base. The 6-4, 200-pound 22-year-old was drafted by the New York Mets in the 12th round of the 2006 MLB amateur entry draft. He is a career .254 hitter in the minor leagues and has recorded three homeruns and 94 RBI as a professional. Last year with the Savannah Sand Gnats, a Class A affiliate of the Mets, Giarraputo hit .397 in 20 games. To make room for Giarraputo on the roster, the Skyhawks released 3B Jansy Infante. In 26 at-bats with Sussex, Infante tallied seven hits and two RBI.
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A Weekend of Special Events Set at Skylands Park
The Skyhawks have planned a weekend of family fun during the intense series against the Jackals. On Friday, June 11, a great display of fireworks will follow the game, sponsored by the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. The Leinenkugel Lodge will also be open for this game, so be sure to look for specials! However, Friday night's game is already sold out with the exception of very limited numbers of bleacher seats. Be sure to purchase tickets for future fireworks games early!
Additionally this weekend, Saturday afternoon's game will have something for every member of the family! First of all, troops of Girl Scouts from around the area will be recognized and will recieve a special scout patch with the Skyhawks logo. Newton Memorial Hospital will also be recognized during the game as well. Also on Saturday, the Skyhawks are holding the CLAWS Benefit Car Show outisde of the stadium from 12-5 PM. Public entry to the show is just $1, and all proceeds will benefit the CLAWS Animal Shelter, a no-kill, non-profit rescue and adoption shelter for cats. The shelter is located in Augusta, New Jersey, and was founded in 2002. And last but not least, the first 500 fans to arrive to the gates will receive a Skyhawks Logo Ball, so arrive early!
Lastly this weekend, all seniors can save $2 per ticket and eat free with the coupon in the New Jersey Herald, sponsored by Bristol Glen. In fact, senior citizens will enjoy this great deal every Sunday for the entire season!
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