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Jackals use huge rally in ninth to down Elmira

August 3, 2004 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


Little Falls, NJ- The New Jersey Jackals crushed the Elmira Pioneers, by scoring nine runs in a top of the ninth rally, defeating them 13-8.

Wady Almonte's sacrifice fly in the top of the first, scored John Anderson, giving the Jackals a slim lead.

In the bottom half of the inning, with runners at second and third, Yuji Nerei grounded out, scoring Dytarious Edwards.

New Jersey would re-take the lead in the top of the third. With Anderson on second, Zack Smithlin reached on a bunt. The throw to first was low, and alertly, Anderson took a big turn around third, and crossed home.

With two outs in the top of the fourth, Jay LaFlair crushed a solo homerun to dead center, extending the New Jersey lead to 3-1.

In the bottom of the sixth, the Pioneers would take advantage of an error by Jackals' right fielder Wady Almonte. Jeremy Dodson singled, but Almonte let the ball get by him and roll all the way to the wall. Dodson went to third on the error. Steve Checksfield then singled, scoring Dodson. Ronnie Deck then singled scoring Checksfield. Jason Bryan finished off the hit parade with a single of his own, giving the Pioneers a 4-3 lead.

In the top of seventh, Jay LaFlair would single to left, but outfielder Steve Checksfield air-mailed the throw back into the infield, allowing LaFlair to go trot into third base. Juan Infante then flew out, allowing him to score. The run once again tied the ballgame.

Elmira would answer in the bottom of the seventh with two runs. RBI singles by Dodson and Checkfield put the Pioneers ahead, 6-4.

The Pioneers would extend their lead by two. With runners at the corners, the Pioneers executed a double steal, allowing Dytarious Edwards to score. Cleatus Davidson then singled scoring Dennis Abreu, making it 8-4, Elmira.

New Jersey would save the best for last. After three consecutive singles, with no outs, Matt Elfeldt walked Juan Infante, scoring one. Ryan Cosentino then came into the ballgame for the Pioneers. After getting an out, he walked Zack Smithlin with the bases loaded, scoring one. Kevin Grijak then unleashed a two RBI double that tied the ballgame. Again with the bases loaded, Chris Rowan hit his second grand slam of the 2004 season. Craig Conway added an RBI single later in the inning, making it 13-8, New Jackals. The Jackals sent 14 batters to the plate in the inning.

During the inning, on a passed ball, Jay LaFlair broke for home, and home plate umpire Nick Mele called him safe, then called him out. In the process, Aaron Myers, of the Jackals, was ejected from the ballgame in the ruckus following the call.

Jackals starter Jackson Crowther got a no decision in six innings of work. He gave up seven hits and three earned runs. Evan Neiser got the victory in relief.

Robbie Morrison, of the Pioneers, got a no decision in six and two thirds innings of work, while giving up four runs. Only two of the runs were earned. Ryan Cosentino got the loss.

For the Jackals, Jay LaFlair was 3-4 with a homerun and three runs scored.

Steve Checksfield, of the Pioneers, was 4-5 with four singles and an RBI.

New Jersey and Elmira complete their three game series on Wednesday evening. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Dunn Field. All games can be heard on WPSC 88.7fm, and on the web at www.jackals.com. Broadcasts begin ten minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch, with the Jackals Pre-Game Show.

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(75).

The team returns home on Thursday, August 5, 2004, when the New Haven County Cutters come to town for a three-game set. It's a Thirsty Thursday at the ballpark. 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, or log onto www.jackals.com.

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