Lynx lose and tie for first time in 2007
March 19, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release
OTTAWA - When the Lynx took to the field for their Saturday game against Syracuse, it was immediately obvious that the Chiefs had pulled out all the stops: 2003 Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay was on the mound for Syracuse.
Syracuse gave the Lynx their first loss of the Spring, taking Saturday's affair 2-0. The two teams locked up again yesterday, ending in a 4-4 tie. The Lynx Spring record now stands at 3-1-1.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Lynx 0 Chiefs 2
Greg Jacobs, Pedro Swann and Gary Burnham got the Lynx 3 hits against the Blue Jays' ace. The Lynx countered with Phillies pitcher John Leiber who limited the Chiefs to 3 runs over 6 innings. Talley Haines, Chris Key, Bubba Nelson and Allen Davis all threw innings in the Lynx loss.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Lynx 4 Chiefs 4
Catcher Jason Jaramillo led the Lynx attack with 2 hits and 2 runs batted in. 2003 Lynx MVP Pedro Swann had 2 hits and scored a run, while Chris Roberson had a hit and scored a run. Joining the hit parade were Juan Tejeda, Mike Costanzo and C.J. Henry. Matt Childers got the start, allowing 3 runs over 3 innings of work. Nick Evangelista allowed a run over his 2 innings, while Jim Crowell and John Ennis each threw 2 scoreless frames.
The Ottawa Lynx will open the 2007 season, their first season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, in Rochester on April 6. The Lynx home opener is scheduled for April 17th against the Charlotte Knights at 6:05 pm. Ticket information can be found at www.ottawalynx.com or by calling 613 747-LYNX (5969).
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