Lynx Comeback All For Not; Lose In 10 Innings 4-3

Published on May 17, 2003 under International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


International League Final -- Saturday, May 17th (10 innings)
@ Lynx Stadium, Ottawa, ON
Norfolk Tides 4
Toledo Mud Hens 3
Winning Pitcher - Jim Serrano (1-1)
Losing Pitcher - Hector Carrasco (3-1) Player of the Game: Norfolk 3B Chris Basak had three hits and drove in three of the four Tides runs, including the game winner in the 10th inning, as the Lynx 4-3 in 10 innings.
Home Runs:
OTT - Pedro Swann, his second of the year.
TOL - none Key Plays: Basak's double down the left field line in the 10th drove home the winning run. Recap: Norfolk scored two runs in the top of the 2nd, as Dan Garcia's RBI single was followed by the first of Basak's three RBI base hits. The Lynx countered in the bottom half, when Pedro Swann's blast to right just cleared the fence, bringing the Lynx to within one. Basak was at it again in the 4th inning, as his double scored Joe DePastino who had singled earlier in the inning. The Lynx were shut down in the middle innings, but did get to within one in the 7th, as ever-hot Carlos Mendez' bad-hot single off of Basak ( of all people's) glove, scored Brian Roberts from second. The Lynx tied the game in the 8th when Joey Hammond lined a single to right after battling for much of his at-bat with reliever Pete Zamora. Hammond's single scored Swann, who had singled to lead off. In the 10th inning, Dan Garcia led off with a base hit, and scored on Basak's double to left. The Lynx managed a two-out hit by Steve Lomasney in the bottom half, but Jim Serrano struck out Joey Hammond to end any threat and the game. Jim Serrano (2.0ip, 1h, 0r, 2bb, 2k) gets his firs win. Hector Carrasco (2.0ip, 3h, 1r, 1er, 2bb, 2k) takes his first loss. Notes: No Lynx player hit for the cycle, so the $25,000 prize was not won! Next Game: The Lynx and Tides take the field tomorrow afternoon for the second of their 4-game series.
First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. Probable Pitchers for Sunday: Ottawa LHP Rigo Beltran vs. Nor RHP Jeremy Griffiths Upcoming promotions at Lynx Stadium: Sunday, May 18th, 1:05 p.m. Motorcycle Awareness Day - Motorcycles will be on display and motorcycle dealerships and related groups will set up tables on the concourse. Part of the proceeds raised will go to the Ride for Dad event, which raises money for prostate cancer. Capital Mission will be present to take new shoe donations. Monday, May 19th, Brunch at 10:00 a.m., game at 11:35 p.m. : CJOH Brunch at the Ballpark - For one low price of $12, enjoy brunch at the ballpark and the chance to mingle with some local celebrities. This price does not include a game day ticket. Net proceeds will go to CHEO. Hot and cold brunch including scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee, and more. Brunch will take place at 10 am at the stadium. Tuesday, May 20th, 1:05 p.m. Seniors Day - A pre-game BBQ for seniors will kick off this day and the chance to mosey around the bases will end it! The Heart and Stroke Foundation will have a table set up on the concourse and have equipment available to take your blood pressure for FREE.

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