Can-Am New Jersey Jackals

Jackals take three game set from Rox

July 18, 2004 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


Little Falls, NJ – The Jackals were victorious over the Brockton Rox, 4-1, taking their three game series by winning the final two games.

New Jersey has now taken six of nine from Brockton in the 2004 season.

Brockton jumped on top early against Jackals starter Aaron Myers. An RBI single by Brian Jones pushed across Nestor Smith.

Their lead would not last for long. With Chris Rowan at third, Mike Bassett reached on an error, allowing Rowan to score. With two outs, and runners at first and second, Juan Infante lashed a triple into the left centerfield gap, scoring two, and giving the Jackals a 3-1 advantage.

In the third, the Jackals would tack on one more against Brockton's Derek Anderson. With the bases full, Craig Conway grounded into a fielder's choice, scoring Kevin Grijak. Through three, the Jackals led 4-1.

From that point on, pitching took over for both sides. Derek Anderson retired 16 consecutive Jackals, and Aaron Myers had a streak of retiring 13 out 14 Rox that he faced.

New Jersey starter Aaron Myers pitched seven innings, giving up one earned run on seven hits, while striking out seven. He has now won four games this season. Fabricio Benitez was awarded his seventh save of the season, pitching a perfect ninth inning.

Derek Anderson went eight innings for the Rox, giving up six hits, leading to four earned runs. He was the loser.

For New Jersey, Juan Infante was 1-4 with a two RBI triple.

Abner Arroyo was 2-3 with a single and a double, for the Rox.

The Northeast League begins its All-Star Break on Monday, July 19, 2004, and ends on Wednesday, July 21, 2004. The Jackals will be sending two players to Ft. Worth Texas. Right fielder Wady Almonte, and third baseman Wilton Veras will be the New Jersey representatives. The game is on Tuesday, July 20, 2004.

The New Jersey Jackals return home for the second half of the season, on Thursday July 22, 2004 when the Northeast League Aces come to town for a four game series. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m at Yogi Berra Stadium. For tickets, please call the Jackals Ticket Office at (973) 746-7434. Other information on the Jackals can be obtained by visiting www.jackals.com.

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