Can-Am Brockton Rox

Rox lose in ninth, 4-3

Published on August 27, 2004 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Brockton Rox News Release


BROCKTON – The Aces came from behind with a run in the eighth and two in the ninth, to down the Rox, 4-3, Friday night at Campanelli Stadium in front of 4,651.

The Aces took the early lead with a run in the second, before the Rox evened the score in the fifth on Mike Sandoval's fifth home run, a solo shot to left field.

The Rox went ahead in the seventh as Mike Sandoval and Brian Jones scored on Bo Newson's single to left, giving the Rox a two-run advantage.

But the Aces came back with a run in the eighth on a solo home run by Yohanny Valera, and two more in the ninth. With Dave Stevens on in relief, Eddie Gerald hit a two-run home run, his fourth homer of the season, to right field.

The Rox fought back in the ninth, but couldn't bring a run in. With two outs, Aces's reliever Anger Miranda walked three consecutive Rox batters and went to a full count on Mike Torres before getting Torres to ground out on a comebacker to the mound.

Stevens took the loss, dropping his record with the Rox to 0-3. Brian Buchanan started the game, going seven innings, giving up a run (unearned) on six hits and three walks, while striking out five. Tony Stutz pitched the eighth inning, giving up a run on one hit.

Carlos Figueroa picked up the win in relief for the Aces, improving his record to 6-3 (2-0 vs. the Rox). Angel Miranda notched his seventh save (three vs. the Aces).

The Rox face the Aces Saturday at 7:11 p.m. Scott Martin (5-6) will pitch for the Rox, and be opposed by Marc Cerbone (4-4).

Saturday is lunch box giveaway. The first 1,000 kids 12 and under will receive a free lunch box to take back to school. Tickets are available at the Rox box office, by calling (508) 559-7070, or by visiting www.brocktonrox.com.

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