Skyhawks recap (August 24-30)
September 1, 2009 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Sussex Skyhawks News Release
Monday, August 24 Worcester 6, Skyhawks 5
2B Jeff LaHair's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning capped off a three-run rally and lifted the Worcester Tornadoes past the Sussex Skyhawks. LaHair on the night was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. 3B Chris Colabello was 2-for-5 with a run scored and a RBI while CF Lucas Taylor had a two-hit night and drove in a pair of runs. Tornadoes reliever Eddie Pena won his second game of the year after tossing a scoreless ninth inning. DH Jorge Moreno was 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and a RBI for Sussex in defeat.
Tuesday, August 25 Skyhawks 11, Worcester 3
1B John Urick was 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and five RBI to lead Sussex to a come-from-behind win over Worcester. Trailing 3-2 entering the ninth inning, the Skyhawks rallied for nine runs to put the game out of reach. Urick did all of his damage at the plate during that final rally and Sussex collected eight of its 13 hits during the inning. Skyhawks starting pitcher Carter Clements allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out five in eight innings of work to collect his fifth win of the season. Worcester RF Alex Pena and DH Nick Salotti each went deep in the losing effort.
Wednesday, August 26 Skyhawks 4, Worcester 3
DH Jorge Moreno's double in the 11th inning plated LF Ryan Crespi from third base and lifted the Sussex Skyhawks past the Worcester Tornadoes. Skyhawks 2B Chris Brown was 3-for-5 with a run scored while Moreno chipped in with a 2-for-5 game with a run scored and a RBI. Sussex reliever Sandy Nin won his third game of the year after tossing two scoreless innings. RF Carlos Sosa was 3-for-5 with a RBI for Worcester.
Thursday, August 27 Worcester 5, Skyhawks 2
Leading 2-1 entering the bottom of the eighth inning, the Worcester Tornadoes rallied for three runs to go up 5-1 and effectively put the game out of reach. Sussex would answer with a run in the top of the ninth inning, but it wasn't enough as the Tornadoes improved to 20-17 in the second half. Starting pitcher Baron Short allowed one run on five hits while striking out four in eight strong innings to earn his first win of the season. Worcester RF Carlos Sosa led the way at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored and a RBI. Sussex RF Maikel Jova was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the losing effort.
Saturday, August 29 Game 1: New Jersey 8, Skyhawks 2;
Game 2: Skyhawks 3, New Jersey 2
Game 1 (7 innings)-
In the first game of a doubleheader it was all New Jersey as the Jackals tallied five runs on six hits in the opening frame to cruise to an 8-2 win. C Matt Lauderdale hit a three-run homer and RF Quinn Stewart added a two-run blast to pace the New Jersey offense. Starter Isaac Pavlik allowed two earned runs in six innings to get the win and even his record at 6-6.
Game 2 (7 innings)-
In the second game Sussex withstood a late rally to top New Jersey 3-2 and gain a split of the doubleheader. Leading 1-0, doubles by CF Jorge Moreno and RF Maikel Jova helped generate two runs in the top of the sixth inning for Sussex. But in the bottom of the seventh New Jersey 1B Myron Leslie hit a two-run homer to cut the lead to one. After the next batter singled, Sussex brought on closer Sandy Nin who got the final two batters on strikeouts to earn his 10th save.
Sunday, August 30 New Jersey 4, Skyhawks 1
New Jersey scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning and would never trail, en route to a 4-1 win over Sussex. Jackals starting pitcher AJ Wideman allowed one run on five hits in five innings of work to earn the win and run his record to 9-1 on the season. Leading the way at the plate for New Jersey was SS Mike DeJesus. DeJesus was 2-for-5 with a home run and a pair of runs driven in. Jackals closer Rusty Tucker shut the door on the Skyhawks in the ninth to earn his 24th save.
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