Lynx finish homestand with a bang; win 8-4

Published on August 22, 2006 under International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


The Lynx won their third in a row, beating Pawtucket 8-4. The Lynx are off to Rochester to start a three-game series with the Wild-Card-leading Red Wings.

The win bumps the Lynx record to a season-high-tying seven games over .500, 69-62 for the season.

Player Of The Night: Luis Terrero was one of five Lynx with multiple hits, but the big one was his 5th-inning home run that gave the Lynx the lead for good. Terrero finished with two hits, two runs batted in and one run scored.

Game Recap: Pawtucket drew first blood against the home Lynx, scoring one in the top of the 3rd inning. But the Lynx clawed their way back with three of their own in the bottom of the inning. Todd Donovan led off with a single and quickly moved over to 3rd when Ed Rogers got a bunt single and the throw was off line. Howie Clark drove both in with a single later that inning, and scored on a double by Luis Terrero. The Lynx extended their lead in the 4th when Ed Rogers singled home Val Majewski, who had led off the inning with a double. Pawtucket came back with three runs in the top of the inning, setting the stage for Luis Terrero's 13th home run of the season, putting the home team ahead to stay. The Lynx scored two more in the 6th when Val Majewski singled and Eli Whiteside scored him with a triple, scoring himself when the throw to third ended up in the Lynx dugout. Whiteside cashed Napoleon Calzado in the 8th inning off a sacrifice fly to close the scoring. The Lynx bullpen shut the door for the last 4.1 innings, allowing one hit and striking out eight PawSox.

Next Game: The Lynx will play the first game of three-game series against Rochester Wednesday night, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 pm in Rochester.

Probable Pitchers: Wednesday vs. Rochester, 7:05 pm, Ottawa RHP Brian Bowles (9-8, 2.90) vs. Mike Smith (10-5, 3.92)

Upcoming Promotions At Lynx Stadium:

August 26th, 6:05 pm - Rogers Television presents Kids Appreciation Day. Kids! Arrive to the game early to enter your name in for a chance to throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch and visit the Rogers Television booth for jewelry making, colouring, prize draws and more. Show your best baseball commentary at the Rogers Television Interactive Media Station and you'll be entered to win a behind-the-scenes tour of the Rogers mobile studio, a guest appearance in the broadcast booth and your very own game day media pass!

August 27th, 1:05pm - Ottawa Citizen Team Photo & Autograph Day. The first 5,000 fans will receive a 2006 Ottawa Lynx team photo courtesy of the Ottawa Citizen. Come before the 1:05pm game starts for an Ottawa Lynx team autograph session! Gates open at Noon.

September 3rd, 7:05pm - Fan Appreciation Day & Hyundai Home Run Sunday A TON of prizes will be given away on this day as we thank our fans for supporting us this season. This day is also another Hyundai Home Run Sunday! If 3 consecutive Lynx players hit home runs (back-to-back-to-back) in the bottom of the 6th inning, one fan will win a brand new, fully loaded Hyundai Sonata!

September 4th, 1:05pm - Senators Day at Lynx Stadium & Skyhawks Parachute Last call for baseball! A select number of players from the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club will participate in pre-game activities including a special batting practice at 11:30am and the Ceremonial First Pitch prior to the start of the 1:05pm Lynx game. These players will sport special Ottawa Lynx jerseys that will be available in a silent auction format at the start of the Lynx game and proceeds will support Roger's House. Just before the game starts, watch the Skyhawks put on a spectacular aerial display as they parachute down and land into the outfield before the game starts! (start time of the jump approx. at 12:30pm).

In addition to the great promotions, fans can also venture up to the Upper Deck Sports Bar on the third floor of Lynx Stadium. The Upper Deck features nightly food specials and 25 cent chicken wings available after each Lynx home game!

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