Pride Remain in First Place

Published on May 31, 2003 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
American Defenders of New Hampshire News Release


On the field, the Nashua Pride has continued to impress in the Atlantic League, currently sitting atop the North Division with a 17-10 record, followed closely by Long Island at 16-10. This despite the departure of Curtis Pride, Brian Smith and Brian Looney last week, and the loss of catcher Damien Sapp for 4-6 weeks with a fractured thumb. Instead of falling back, the Pride roared ahead, taking 5 of 6 on its recent homestand with Somerset and Long Island, and have currently split two games with Somerset, winning last night 8-6 in 10 inning, a game that featured 4-for-6 nights at the plate by newly acquired DH Mitch Melusky and 2B Joe Kilburg, who hit for the cycle. Tonight, Tommy Taylor (2-1) takes the mound for the Pride vs. the Patriots Rick Krivda (1-2) in the rubber match of the Somerset series.

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RICKEY'S COMING TOMORROW, MONDAY AND TUESDAY

Arguably one of baseball's best ever is schedule to be in Nashua with the Newark Bears to take on the Pride at Historic Holman Stadium on Sunday, June 1st at 2:05 PM, Monday, June 2nd at 6:35 PM, and Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:35 PM. Sunday's game is also Merrimack, Hudson, Litchfield and Pelham Town Night, where residents of those towns can get tickets for $4. It is also a Margarita's Sunday, with fun and games courtesy of Margarita's Restaurant, and every Sunday all season, Kids 12 and under can run the bases post-game! Monday and Tuesday are Family Nights, where a family of four can get four tickets for just $20. This is an experience you do not want to miss, a future Hall-of-Famer right in your backyard!

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The Pride's 2003 Meet The Pride party will be held on Wednesday, June 4th starting at 6:30 PM at Hooters Restaurant at 15 Spit Brook Rd. in Nashua. Come and hang out with New Hampshire's only professional baseball team...All are invited.

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The 2003 All-Star game intinerary was announced. As you know, Nashua is hosting the Atlantic League All-Star game for the first time ever on Wednesday, July 9th. Tickets are only $12 and on sale now for this opportunity to see former and future Major Leaguers on display at Historic Holman Stadium. The home-run derby, previously announced to begin at 6:00 PM, instead starts at 5:00 PM, with the game to begin at 7:05 PM. Additional fetaures and highlights will be announced as the date nears.

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AROUND THE LEAGUE

More Atlantic League players have had their contracts purchased by big league clubs, continuing to showcase the Atlantic League as a top source of baseball talent. Read on for more...

Long Island Ducks team officials announced that the St. Louis Cardinals have purchased the contract of starting pitcher Clint Weibl from the Ducks. Weibl will be assigned to the team's AAA affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds. In five starts with the Ducks, Weibl was 4-1 with a 4.44 ERA. In his first start for the squad, he recorded a team-record 13 strikeouts in the Ducks 9-1 win over the Pennsylvania Road Warriors on May 2.

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball have announced that outfielder Glen Barker has been signed by the Baltimore Orioles organization.

Barker played in three games with the Somerset Patriots and tied a franchise record for triples in a game with two on May 23rd against the Nashua Pride. Barker also had two stolen bases in three attempts.

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The Pride announced two new second half Pennant Chase plans, Mascot Mania and Super Souvenirs...go to www.NashuaPride.com for more.

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