Can-Am New Jersey Jackals

Jackals obliterate Bangor

Published on August 11, 2004 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


Little Falls, NJ- The New Jersey Jackals took the rubber match against the Bangor Lumberjacks in impressive fashion, by a final score of 12-3.

New Jersey would quickly put a damper on Bangor ‚¬â„¢s evening in their first set of at-bats. The Jackals sent eleven batters to the plate in the inning, leading to six runs. Kevin Grijak and Wady Almonte both scored two on doubles. Scott Goodman and Zack Smithlin both tallied RBI singles.

Bangor would start chipping away in the bottom of the second. Paul Powell singled, scoring Rolando Bello, making it a 6-1 New Jersey lead.

The Jackals would get that run back in the top of the fourth. A Wilton Veras RBI single put the Jackals back on top by six runs.

The Lumberjacks brought themselves two runs closer in the bottom of the fifth. Kaz Kohno singled, pushing across one run. Kohno then stole second, and on the play, the runner at third Brad Hargreaves broke for home and made it in safely. The two runs made it 7-3, still in favor of the Jackals.

The Jackals slammed the door on the Lumberjacks in the top of the ninth. Wady Almonte notched an RBI single. But with the bases loaded, Scott Goodman crushed a grand slam into right field, making it 12-3, New Jersey.

Bangor starting pitcher Clayton Andrews lasted only two thirds of an inning. Andrews gave up six runs, four of them earned, on six hits. He suffered the loss.

Jackals' starter Josh Miller pitched six solid innings. He gave up three earned runs on five hits, while striking out two. He was awarded his sixth victory of the season.

For the Jackals, Zack Smithlin was 4-6 with two stolen bases, two runs scored, and one RBI. Scott Goodman went 2-5 with a grand slam, and five RBI.

For Bangor, Paul Powell was 2-3 with an RBI.

The Jackals return home on Thursday, August 12, 2004, as they host the Quebec Les Capitales. The first pitch of this Thirsty Thursday is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Yogi Berra Stadium. For tickets, please call the Jackals Ticket Office at (973) 746-7434, or log onto www.jackals.com.

New Jersey Jackals' shortstop Chris Rowan eclipsed the team record for homeruns as a member of the ballclub, on Friday, August 7, 2004. Rowan hit his 29th as a member of the Jackals, and 17th of the 2004 season, eclipsing Travis Bailey's record of 28.

On Tuesday, August 3, 2004, Jackals' starting pitcher Aaron Myers was named the Rawlings Northeast League Player of the Month. Myers went 4-1 in the month of July, with a 1.06 ERA. In 34 innings of work, Myers scattered 29 hits while striking out 38. Also during the month, Myers tossed a complete game, seven inning shutout of the Elmira Pioneers, in which he struck out eleven batters. At the time of the award, Myers was second in the Northeast League in strikeouts with 75.

The game scheduled between the New Jersey Jackals and the Elmira Pioneers on Wednesday, August 4, 2004, was suspended due to rain, entering the bottom of the third inning. New Jersey held a 3-0 lead over Elmira, partially due to a two-run homerun by Jay LaFlair. Because of the rain, the Elmira grounds crew worked till after the scheduled start time to get the field playable. The game did not get underway till after 9:00 p.m. The game will be continued on Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at 5:00 p.m., at Yogi Berra Stadium. The first game will begin in the bottom of the third, and will go a full nine innings. The second contest will be seven innings

The New Jersey Jackals will be holding its 2nd annual NJ PETS Dog Days of Summer on Sunday, August 15, 2004, at Yogi Berra Stadium. It is an opportunity to bring your dog to the ballpark, participate in free giveaways, get portraits, and receive interesting literature on dog grooming provided by NJ PETS, Best Friend's Photography, and Mike's Feed Farm. The ballgame is scheduled to begin at 5:05 p.m., but those who arrive by 4:00 p.m. will have the opportunity to take their dog onto the field and participate in a pet tricks contest.

The Jackals will also be holding a blood drive at Yogi Berra Stadium, on Tuesday, August 17, 2004. A Bloodmobile will be located at the ballpark. There will also be a complimentary cholesterol screen for all donors. For information, please call The Blood Center of New Jersey at 1-800-NJ-BLOOD, Ext. 140.

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