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Pride Return to Holman after Ninth Straight Win

August 30, 2003 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
American Defenders of New Hampshire News Release


After a very slow start to the second half of the season, the Nashua Pride have regained the form they displayed in their run to the First Half North Division crown. After last night's 6-3 win over the Somerset Patriots, their sixth consecutive win over the Patriots and second Somerset sweep in nine days, Nashua's season-high nine game win streak leaves the Pride at 24-24 in the second half, the first time the Pride have been at the .500 mark since the All-Star break. Their overall record now stands at 63-48, the third best record in the league.

As for the other teams in the North Division, while the Pride have been hot, the Long Island Ducks have seen their lead in the second half standings evaporate. The Ducks have lost six in a row, three to the Pride and three to Bridgeport. This has allowed the Bluefish to take a two-game lead over the Ducks for first place in the division. Nashua is now only 6.5 out of first while Bridgeport, who come to Nashua for what could be a crucial final series Sept. 12-14 for the ‘Fish's playoff hopes, has won four straight as they head on the road to face Atlantic City.

Speaking of the Surf, the South Division's second half lead is entirely up in the air. Atlantic City, bolstered by the acquisition of Newark pitcher Matt Wagner and Pride outfielder Tim Garland, both All-Stars, have been flirting with first place, but currently sit one-game back of Camden. The ‘Sharks won the South in the first half and already have a playoff spot, but in addition to the Surf, who are 7-3 in their last ten, Somerset is just 2.5 games back of Camden. However the Patriots have lost 8 of their last 10 and appear to be fading from contention.

The Atlnatic Legaue's other two teams, the nomadic Pennsylvania Road Warriors in the North and defending champion Newark Bears in the South, have long been out of the running, but have certainly played a large role in the way things have played out this year. Warriors players like Norm Hutchins, Isaias Nunez, Gustavo Escobar and more have played their way from a life on the road onto title-contending teams, while Newark's ex-stars Jose Lima and Rickey Henderson have made a whole new generation stand up and take notice of independent baseball.

It has been a milestone year for both the Pride and the Atlantic League in 2003. The action is just heating up and everything is still to play for. Join the Pride down the stretch at Historic Holman Stadium and see another chapter in the short but great history of New Hampshire's team.

**************** REMAINING HOME GAMES AND PROMOTIONS

Saturday, August 30th – 7:05 PM vs. Newark
Sunday, August 31st – 6:05 PM vs. Newark
Monday, September 1st – 6:35 PM vs. Newark
Tuesday, Septemeber 2nd – 6:35 PM vs. Atlantic City
Wednesday, September 3rd – 7:05 PM vs. Atlantic City
Thursday, September 4th – 7:05 PM vs. Atlantic City
Friday, September 12th – 7:05 PM vs. Bridgeport
Saturday, September 13th – 7:05 PM vs. Bridgeport
Sunday, September 14th – 2:05 PM vs. Bridgeport

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PLAYOFFS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

The Pride will open their first round Best-of-Three playoff series on the road against an as-yet-undetermined opponent on Tuesday, September 16th, two days after the end of the regular season. Nashua will host Game Two on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:05 PM, and tickets are still available. The Pride could host as many as five home playoff games depending on how far they advance and how many games are needed, so to purchase tickets or for more information, call 603-883-BALL, log on to NashuaPride.com, or stop by the box office at Historic Holman Stadium.

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PRIDE'S RICK WISE AMONG ATLANTIC LEAGUERS PROFILED ON NEWSDAY.COM

As part of an on-line feature primarily on veteran major-leaguer and current Ducks ace Bryan Rekar, Pride pitching coach Rick Wise is also featured with audio commentary from the former Red Sox great. You can hear Wise's comments, as well as see video of Rekar and get his thoughts and the views of his pitching coach, one-time Yankees pitcher Dave LaPoint at http://www.newsday.com/ny-rekar.htmlstory.

BEARS TO SALUTE DEVILS' STAR KEN DANEYKO ON SEPTEMBER 13TH

The Newark Bears today announced that the club will celebrate the eighteen-year National Hockey League career of New Jersey Devils defenseman Ken Daneyko with a special night at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Saturday, September the 13th. That evening the Bears will host the Pennsylvania Road Warriors in a 6:05 PM start. Daneyko, who retired this summer after helping the Devils capture their third Stanley Cup Championship, played in a franchise record 1,283 regular season and 175 playoff games in his career. He is also the Devils all-time penalty minutes leader with 2,519.

OTHER NEWS

Former Pride catcher MITCH MELUSKEY, who was traded to Somerset and at one point was leading the league in batting average, has made his return to the major leagues. Meluskey had his contract purchased by the Houston Astros from their AA Round Rock franchise. Meluskey was hitting .265 after 13 games, with one HR and 6 RBI.

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