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New Jersey victorious in tenth inning

September 9, 2004 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
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Little Falls, NJ – The first game of the semi-finals between the New Jersey Jackals and the Bangor Lumberjacks lived up to all the hype, as the Jackals took it in the tenth, 5-4.

New Jersey tagged Bangor's Adam Thomas for three-runs in the bottom of the first inning, prior to a 20-minute rain delay. The Jackals had five base hits in the inning, leading to three-runs. Zack Smithlin pushed one across, and Wady Almonte's single scored two.

It took till the top of the fourth for the Bangor Lumberjacks to put runs up on the board. Shin Uchino tripled with two outs, scoring two, cutting the Jackals' lead to 3-2.

Both offenses would stay silent until the top of the seventh. After a leadoff single by Jose Garcia, Derry Hammond doubled with two outs, scoring the tying run.

The Lumberjacks scored their fourth unanswered run in the top of the ninth, off a Mark Burke RBI double, giving Bangor a 4-3 lead.

But in the bottom of the ninth, the Jackals would send the ballgame into extra innings. Darren Ciraco led off the inning with a solo homerun, tying the game at 4-4.

In the bottom of the tenth, Scott Goodman singled with one out, setting the stage for Jay LaFlair. LaFlair doubled deep into left-center field, scoring Goodman, and winning it for the Jackals.

Aaron Myers lasted six and a third innings, for the Jackals. He gave up three runs, on six hits, while walking three, and striking out seven.

Fabricio Benitez got the win for the Jackals.

John Mangieri got the loss, in relief, for the Bangor Lumberjacks.

The best of five series continues tomorrow, Friday September 10, 2004. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. All broadcasts begin ten minutes prior to the first pitch, with the Jackals' pre-game show. Tune in to Jackals' baseball on 88.7 WPSC-fm, North Jersey's Independent Radio, or listen to the webcast at www.jackals.com.

The Northeast League announced its 2004 Postseason All-Star Team, on Labor Day, Monday September 6, 2004. Three members of the Jackals were selected by the managers, media, and other league officials. The League also announced its manager of the year, and Jackals' skipper Joe Calfapietra received the prestigious honor.

Shortstop Chris Rowan was selected to the team. In his second season in the Northeast League, it was his first All-Star Selection. In 2004, Rowan batted .268, with 23 homeruns, and 63 RBI. His 23 homeruns were tied for the league lead with Bangor's Derry Hammond.

Mid-season All-Star Wilton Veras was also selected to the postseason squad. Veras won the batting title of the Northeast League with a .369 average, along with five homeruns and 59 RBI. He also tallied 29 doubles.

Wady Almonte, who was also selected to play in the midsummer classic, was named a member of the season ending team. Almonte batted .327 in 86 games, with nine homeruns, 64 RBI, and 29 doubles.

Manager Joe Calfapietra received this second Manager of the Year Award. Calfapietra was the recipient of the award in 2002, while managing the Gary Railcats of the Northern League. The Railcats were an expansion traveling team that Calfapietra guided to a 35-55 record.

Come to March of Dimes Night at Yogi Berra Stadium, on Thursday, September 9, 2004. 50 percent of your ticket price will be donated to the March of Dimes. It is also game two of the first round, of the 2004 Northeast League Playoffs. The Jackals' opponent has yet to be determined. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. For tickets, please call the Jackals Ticket Office at (973) 746-7434, and make sure to mention the March of Dimes. In addition, all fans who bring their old cell phones, the March of Dimes will recoup $3.00 per phone.

The New Jersey Jackals and the United Way of North Essex are joining together to boost New Jersey non-for-profits. Forty community agencies will be selling Jackals tickets for the upcoming 2004 playoff games, beginning on Wednesday, September 8, 2004, Thursday September 9, 2004, and Sunday, September 12, 2004, if necessary. All of these games will be played at Yogi Berra Stadium. These community agencies will earn a commission for all of their ticket sales. Support your United Away agency, and help them raise money for their worthy causes.

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