In season finale, Skyhawks and Defenders split doubleheader
September 5, 2009 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Sussex Skyhawks News Release
AUGUSTA, N.J. - In Game one of a day-night doubleheader, the American Defenders of New Hampshire managed to snap a 13-game losing streak by defeating the Skyhawks 5-4.
Defenders starter Francisco Cervantes struck out 9 batters over 6 1/3 innings to earn his first win of the season. He received plenty of help from Angel Molina who blasted a Tim Stringer delivery off of the scoreboard for his 13th home run of the season during the second inning to go along with his 3 RBI's and 2 stolen bases.
Defenders catcher Zane Chavez broke a 3-3 tie by a 2-run single that was lost in the sun by Jorge Moreno. Moreno retaliated in the 6th with his 8th Home Run of the year in the losing effort
In Game two, the Skyhawks managed to get even when Chris Kelly and Jorge Moreno each had an RBI single in what was a four-run fourth inning that paced Sussex to a 6-2 victory.
Skyhawks starter Mike Schellinger earned his fifth win of the season by pitching 6 strong innings giving up only 2 runs on 6 hits. Greg Lane then came on in the seventh to shut the door on the American Defenders.as well as the 2009 season.
The Skyhawks finish off the second half with a record of 17-30 and a record of 38-56.
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