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Jackals wallop Cutters, 9-1

August 6, 2004 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
New Jersey Jackals News Release


Little Falls, NJ – The Jackals came to work, and defeated the Cutters by a score of 9-1.

In the top of the first, the Jackals took an early lead. Zack Smithlin tripled with one out, and scored on an RBI ground out by Kevin Grijak.

Darren Ciraco's fifth homerun of the season, a solo shot, tied up the ballgame for New Haven in the top of the second.

The Jackals would come up with a big, five run inning off New Haven starter Tony Harden. Kevin Grijak pushed across one with an RBI single, Wilton Veras grounded out scoring one, and Wady Almonte did the same with a triple. With two outs, Chris Rowan crushed a two-run homerun, his 17th of the year, making it 6-1 in favor of the Jackals.

With two outs in the bottom of the fourth, Grijak pushed across two more in the bottom of the fourth. Through five, the Jackals were on top, 8-1.

Grijak would tally his fifth RBI of the night, on a solo homerun in the bottom of the seventh. The homer made the score, 9-1.

Brad Whitworth pitched a gem for the Jackals. He scattered six hits in seven innings of work, while allowing one earned run, and striking out six. He was awarded his fifth victory of 2004.

For the Cutters, Tony Harden got the loss. Harden pitched six innings, while giving up three earned on ten hits, while fanning only three.

For New Jersey, Kevin Grijak was 3-4 with a homerun, a double, and five RBI. Zack Smithlin was 3-5 with three runs scored. John Anderson was 3-4 with two runs scored.

Kevin Forbes, of the Cutters, was 2-4 with two doubles.

The New Jersey Jackals and the New Haven County Cutters continue their three-game set on Saturday August 7, 2004. It's Fireworks Night at Yogi Berra Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Yogi Berra Stadium. Make sure to tune into the ballgame on WPSC 88.7fm, or on the web at www.jackals.com. Broadcasts begin ten minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch. For tickets, please call the Jackals Ticket Office at (973) 746-7434, or log onto www.jackals.com.

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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