Skyhawks Swept in Short Series
June 8, 2010 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Sussex Skyhawks News Release
Augusta, NJ - June 8, 2010 - Tuesday night at CenturyLink Field at Skylands Park featured great starting pitching and even better bullpen work, but the Sussex Skyhawks (6-6) came out on the losing end. The Brockton Rox (6-6) came back from an early 1-0 deficit to win 3-1 and sweep the two-game series. Brockton starter RHP Mike Smith picked up the win, going eight strong innings to the tune of just one run on three hits and two walks. Sussex's RHP Mike McGuire was almost as good, throwing six innings and allowing three runs on six hits and three walks. He extended his streak of innings without an earned run to 17.1 before it was broken by C Chris Grossman's two-RBI single in the sixth.
Both bullpens held their opponents scoreless in the late innings. RHP Kevin Gunter threw the seventh and eighth for Sussex before giving way to RHP Duaner Sanchez in the ninth. Brockton's RHP Josh Papelbon closed out the victory in the bottom half of the final frame to pick up his third save of the season.
The Skyhawks have played thirteen days in a row to begin the 2010 Can-Am League season, but they will get their first two off-days of the year on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday, they will welcome back the New Jersey Jackals for a three-game weekend series at CenturyLink Field at SkylandsPark. Friday night is the second Fireworks Night of the season, sponsored by The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey. Limited tickets may be available.
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The Skyhawks finally have some time to rest as they are off Wednesday and Thursday of this week. They return to action Friday at 6:35 p.m. when they begin a three-game series with their in-state rivals, the New Jersey Jackals. This is the second of our FIREWORKS nights and it is already sold out, but there may be some bleacher seats available!
Saturday the 12th is a big day at Skylands Park. Before the game there will be a car show outside of Skylands Park to benefit the CLAWS animal shelter. Admission is just $1. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m., and the cars will also be parading around the stadium prior to the game.
This Saturday is also Girl Scout Day. There will be many Girl Scout troops from around the area in attendance, and they will all be recognized. To add to the excitement of this game, the first 500 fans to enter the stadium will receive a Skyhawks baseball for FREE! The game is set for a 2:05 p.m. start.
Sunday the 13th will be the final game of the series versus the Jackals. This game will feature another of our season-long promotions, Senior Sunday! All seniors receive $2 off of admission and can eat for FREE with a coupon from the New Jersey Herald!
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Canadian American League Stories from June 8, 2010
- Smith Throws a Gem as Rox Upend Skyhawks, 3-1 - Brockton Rox
- Jackals Provide Enough Offense for Wideman in Win - New Jersey Jackals
- Skyhawks Swept in Short Series - Sussex Skyhawks
- Colonials Nipped by Jackals 3-1 - Pittsfield Colonials
- Rox Take Second Straight from 'Hawks - Sussex Skyhawks
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