Playoffs start tomorrow
Published on September 5, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
The BlueClaws will begin postseason play on Wednesday. The BlueClaws have clinched a spot in the South Atlantic League Playoffs for the first time in team history.
The BlueClaws will take on the Lexington Legends, the Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, in the first round of the playoffs. First pitch on Wednesday is slated for 7:05 and tickets are available now. Call the BlueClaws' ticket office to get your seats today at 732-901-7000.
More kudos for the BlueClaws
Spidale named S.A.L. Player of the Month
The BlueClaws centerfielder, Mike Spidale, has been honored with the title of Topps South Atlantic League Player of the Month for August. Spidale hit an amazing .398 over 28 games in August and had 13 RBI and led the team with 13 stolen bases.
Spidale recently had his 300th at bat of the season which qualifies him for the BlueClaws record books. Spidale enters the the charts with the best all time batting average in BlueClaws history. Since joining the BlueClaws in early June, Spidale is hitting .346 which moves him past Mike Dzurilla who hit .320 in 2005.
Playoff Tickets still available
First 5,000 fans will receive a commemorative ticket
The BlueClaws have put playoff tickets on sale. The BlueClaws won the Northern Division and will play the Lexington Legends in a best-of-three game series beginning on Wednesday, September 6. The first 5,000 fans will be given a commemorative ticket celebrating Lakewood's first Playoff team courtesy of BlueWater Communications.
The Legends have home field advantage for winning the first half of the S.A.L. season and the final two games of the series would be played in Lexington. The BlueClaws would then advance to play either the Rome Braves or the Augusta GreenJackets. Lakewood would have home field advantage for the best-of-five game Championship Series. The first two games would be played away from FirstEnergy Park. The BlueClaws would return for game three on Thursday, September 14. If necessary, games four and five would be play on September 15 and 16.
To get your Playoff tickets call the BlueClaws ticket office at 732-901-7000.
Matt Maloney honored by South Atlantic League
Southpaw gets league's highest award for a pitcher
Matt Maloney has had the best year on the mound on any BlueClaw in team history. Maloney currently leads the league with 16 wins and 180 stikeouts while his ERA of 2.03 is second best.
The league's postseason All-Star team was announced last Tuesday. Maloney and Carlos Carrasco were named to the team from the BlueClaws roster. Maloney recieved the higher honor of being named the S.A.L.'s Most Outstanding Pitcher for the 2006 season. Maloney holds the Lakewood record for wins and strikeouts in a single season and his 16 wins is tied for the best in baseball.
South Atlantic League Stories from September 5, 2006
- Suns end on high note with sweep - Hagerstown Suns
- Gnats release 2007 schedule - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Jones Named Final SAL Batter of the Week - Charleston RiverDogs
- McDonald Named BC Powder SAL Pitcher of the Week - Columbus Catfish
- Rome Sets Playoff Roster - Rome Emperors
- Playoffs start tomorrow - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
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