Rox down Lumberjacks, 5-3
Published on July 24, 2004 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Brockton Rox News Release
BROCKTON â The Rox defeated the Bangor Lumberjacks, 5-3, Saturday night at Campanelli Stadium in front of 4,186, on the strength of Derek Andersen's pitching.
Andersen, who evened his record at 5-5, threw a career-high nine strikeouts, going seven-and-a-third innings, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks.
The âJacks got on the board first, scoring all three of their runs in the first inning.
The Rox came back with a run in their half of the first. Chad Stewart led off with a walk, took second on a wild pitch, and went to third on Saul Bustos's single. A Mike Torres sacrifice fly to center scored Stewart, cutting the âJacks lead to 3-1.
The Rox added three in the second, as Francisco Matos (3-for-4, 1 run scored) opened the inning with a double to left. Jake Daubert's (2-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 RBI) double to center scored Matos. With the bases loaded after Kris Zacuto reached on an error by third baseman Paul Powell and Mike Sandoval was hit by a pitch, Daubert scored on Saul Bustos's fielder's choice, as Sandoval was cut down at second. Kris Zacuto also scored on the play on second baseman Rolando Bello's error, putting the Rox up, 4-3.
The Rox put up another run in the sixth. Nestor Smith walked and went to second on a wild pitch. Matos beat out a bunt attempt for a single, moving Smith to third. Zacuto's ground out scored Smith, giving the Rox a 5-3 edge.
The win ended a four-game losing skid for the Rox, their longest stretch of the season. Tony Runion picked up his 13th save, pitching a scoreless ninth, allowing one hit and striking out one. Tony Stutz entered the game with one out in the eighth, allowing no hits and striking out one.
The Rox (2-4, 29-23) and Lumberjacks (4-2, 29-23) meet again Sunday at Campanelli. The Rox's Geronimo Mendoza will be opposed by Isaac Pavlik. First pitch is at 5:05 p.m.
* * *
Sunday is Family FUNday as we celebrate K-O's birthday. In the fourth inning we'll sing happy birthday to K-O, and K-O's Kids' Club members are invited to an exclusive pregame party. Before the game there will be free pony rides for all kids, the popular reading-around-the-rock, and mother-daughter-father-son-mother-son-daughter-father-friends-of-friends catch in the outfield. During the game, get your face painted and visit the balloon twister. After the game all kids can run the bases courtesy of Polaroid, and get player autographs and pictures. Game time is 5:05 p.m. Gates open 90 minutes before game time. For tickets, please call 508-559-7070 or visit www.brocktonrox.com.
* * *
The Brockton Rox, 2003 champions of the independent, eight-team Northeast League, have three additional dates and four additional games on their home schedule at Campanelli Stadium. The games will be vs. the Aces, the NEL's road team, and are scheduled for July 30 â Aug. 1, with a doubleheader on July 31. For tickets, please call 508-559-7070 or visit www.brocktonrox.com.
Canadian American League Stories from July 24, 2004
- Rox down Lumberjacks, 5-3 - Brockton Rox
- Jackals and Aces split twin bill - New Jersey Jackals
- New Haven Knocks Off Quebec 6-3 - New Haven County Cutters
- Rocky Middle Innings Do Pioneers In - Elmira Pioneers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
