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Jackals advance to Northeast League Championship Series

September 12, 2004 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


Little Falls, NJ – The New Jersey Jackals throttled the Bangor Lumberjacks 15-3, taking their best of five series three games to one. The Jackals now advance to the Northeast League Championship Series.

New Jersey hit high gear early, in the top of the first inning, while coming up with three runs. Kevin Grijak tallied a double that score two, followed by Wady Almonte's RBI double, only two batters later.

In the bottom half of the inning, Derry Hammond grounded out, allowing Jose Garcia to score. Through one complete, the Jackals led 3-1.

Rolando Bello tallied an RBI single for the Lumberjacks in the bottom of the third inning, keeping their hopes alive. After four innings, the Jackal lead was 3-2.

The Jackals added to their slim one run lead in the top of the fifth. RBI by Darren Ciraco, Scott Goodman, and Jay LaFlair put New Jersey ahead 6-2.

Bangor chipped away at the Jackal lead in the bottom half of the inning. An RBI single by Josh Tranum made it a three run deficit for the Lumberjacks.

But the Jackals would pull away completely in the top of the sixth. New Jersey exploded for seven runs in the inning, while taking a commanding 13-3 lead. Almonte, Rowan, and Conway all came up with two RBI. Goodman also had one RBI in the inning.

The Jackals piled it on in the seventh. Solo homeruns by Rowan and Goodman, truly put the game out of reach. After seven complete, the Jackals were miles out in front, 15-3.

Jackson Crowther pitched seven innings for the Jackals, in a winning effort. He scattered six hits, while giving up three runs, two earned runs, while walking four, and striking out five.

For Bangor, J.C. Huguet got the loss in four innings of work. He allowed four earned runs, on five hits, and four walks. He also struck out two batters.

The Jackals now advance to the Northeast League Championship Series.The series begins on Tuesday at Yogi Berra Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05p.m. For tickets, please call the Jackals Ticket Office at (973) 746-7434, or visit www.jackals.com.

The Northeast League announced its 2004 Postseason All-Star Team, Tuesday, September 7, 2004. Three members of the Jackals were selected by the managers, media, and other league officials. The League also announced its manager of the year, and Jackals' skipper Joe Calfapietra received the prestigious honor.

Shortstop Chris Rowan was selected to the team. In his second season in the Northeast League, it was his first All-Star Selection. In 2004, Rowan batted .268, with 23 homeruns, and 63 RBI. His 23 homeruns were tied for the league lead with Bangor's Derry Hammond.

Mid-season All-Star Wilton Veras was also selected to the postseason squad. Veras won the batting title of the Northeast League with a .369 average, along with five homeruns and 59 RBI. He also tallied 29 doubles.

Wady Almonte, who was also selected to play in the midsummer classic, was named a member of the season ending team. Almonte batted .327 in 86 games, with nine homeruns, 64 RBI, and 29 doubles.

Manager Joe Calfapietra received this second Manager of the Year Award. Calfapietra was the recipient of the award in 2002, while managing the Gary Railcats of the Northern League. The Railcats were an expansion traveling team that Calfapietra guided to a 35-55 record.

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