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North Shore Spirit Newsletter

June 28, 2007 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
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Catch the Spirit

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June 28, 2007

Around The Horn:

North Shore Spirit Newsletter

Around the Bases

June '07

Records can be deceiving. Although the North Shore Spirit have been a .500 team thus far in the season, the team has many bright spots, ready to step up and help the team make a push for the playoffs.

Chris Farley and Matthew Bishop looked more like duel aces than their spots as the three and four starters in the Spirit rotation. Farley earned CanAm pitcher of the week honors (June 11-17) highlighted by a near unhittable performance against the CanAm Grays on June 13. The Grays only mustered two hits against Farley, as he struck out a season high 12 batters through 6 and 2/3 innings. On the season, Farley ranks amongst the league leaders in most pitching categories, compiling a 5-1 record, with a 1.46 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 37 innings.

Bishop has been just as steady as Farley this season. The right-hander from Raleigh, NC is sporting 4-2 record on the season to go along with a miniscule 0.94 ERA. Not a strikeout pitcher, Bishop induces a mixture of fly balls and groundballs, and relies on steady defense to keep other teams in check.

With a lingering injury to Bryan Morse, the Farley and Bishop combo look to lead the team toward the playoffs from the hill.

Many times, players bounce around from team to team while trying to catch the eye of major league scouts. This also includes jumping from one CanAm team to another. Such is the story of Mike Torres, the Spirit's offensive catalyst and consistent on-base threat.

Torres has bounced around between Brockton and Nashua in his career, and both teams would love to have his bat back this season. Torres has gotten a hit in all but five of his starts this season, with an impressive twelve multi-hit games. He has never hit above .300 to conclude a season, but his .357 batting average has him sitting fourth in the league in the category. Torres' consistency with the bat and the glove has made him one of, if not the biggest off-season addition for the Spirit.

Spirit Baseball Clinics

Young aspiring ballplayers have two chances this summer to be taught the fundamentals of baseball from North Shore Spirit manager Vic Davilla, as well as other members of the 2007 Spirit team. The North Shore Spirit Baseball Clinics will hold two sessions, one in July and the other in August.

Session 1 is on July 23, 24, 26, and 27. July 25 is the Spirit's only noon game of the season and kids who participate in this session get a free ticket to that game.

Session 2 is on August 6, 7, 8, 9. Kids who choose to participate in this session get themselves a free ticket to the August 9 game versus the Brockton Rox.

The ages for the clinics are 7 to 14. Each day goes from 8:30 to 12:30 in the afternoon. Spots are limited so be sure to sign up soon to guarantee your spot. The price for each session is $150 and includes instruction from the professional Spirit players, lunch every day, and a free ticket to the aforementioned games.

Sign-up sheets are available in the Spirit Management Office as well as Fan Services during the Spirit home games. Phone sign-ups are welcomed by calling the Spirit Office at 781-592-0007.

Catch the Spirit at their Baseball Clinics this summer!

Pre-game tailgate

Spirit fans, be sure to check out the all you can eat Spirit Pre-Game Tailgate located at the lower gate for only $10.

The tailgate is open 90 minutes before the start of each Spirit home game. Each game the menu will vary from BBQ'd Ribs or Tips, Woodman's Clam Chowder, and various salads and beverages. Cold beer is not included in the $10 fee and will be sold separately.

For more information on the Spirit Pre-Game Tailgate contact the Spirit office at 781-592-0007.

Things to look forward to

Rich "El Guapo" Garces will make his Fraser Field debut when the Nashua Pride come to Lynn and take on the Spirit in a two-game weekend series on June 30 and July 1. June 30 is the second of the six firework nights, sponsored by the U.S. Army. Magic 106.7 will also be on hand with their street team.

Friday, July 6: World famous Hula-Hooper Anna Jack will be at Fraser Field performing various acts. Anna has been featured multiple times on the Late Show with David Letterman and has performed her skills all over the world.

Saturday, July 7: Fireworks at Fraser Field, third edition, sponsored by Honda North. Also, Retired State Police Sgt. Dan Clark will be making his annual trip to the ballpark to sing the National Anthem. See the Spirit as they take on the Sussex Skyhawks in a four game series (July 6-9).

Wednesday, July 25: The team's only noon game of the year. Catch some rays along with the Spirit as they take on the Atlantic City Surf with a first pitch time of 12:05.

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