'Sharks Push Win Streak to Seven
Published on August 24, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Camden Riversharks News Release
The Camden Riversharks overcame a 2-1 deficit and defeated the Road Warriors 5-2 to finish the three-game sweep. Camden has now won seven straight ballgames.
Jay Marshall came on in the 9th inning to pick up his 9th save of the season.
Lloyd Turner gave the Riversharks the lead right away in the first with an RBI double that plated Ruddy Yan.
The Road Warriors took their first lead of the series in the top of the 3rd with two runs. Adrian Ortiz scored on a Zach Hammes wild pitch and Carlos Guzman hit an RBI groundout to make it 2-1.
Camden used a two-out rally to retake the lead in the bottom of the 5th inning. After Lloyd Turner scored on an error by Joe Jiannetti, Noah Hall scored on a wild pitch to give the 'Sharks a 3-2.
Brian Burgamy provided the 'Sharks with some insurance in the 7th inning with a two-out, two-run homer, his 16th of the season, to push the lead to 5-2.
The Riversharks will begin a three-game series with the Somerset Patriots tomorrow evening. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM. Individual and group tickets can be purchased online at www.riversharks.com or by calling 1-866-SHARKS-9.
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