Skyhawks update
July 5, 2006 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Sussex Skyhawks News Release
The Skyhawks would like to thank all our fans for coming out to see your new team play at Skylands Park. It has been a fun filled first half and we look forward to the rest of the season.
Upcoming Homestand
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The Sussex Skyhawks return home this weekend to face the Nashua Pride, as the hunt for first place continues. With the First Half ending on July 12th, there are only 7 games left for the Skyhawks to overtake first and a playoff spot. Catch the Skyhawks by calling the Box Office 973-300-1000 x21.
Saturday July 8th is Hat Giveaway day sponsored by First Hope Bank. Gates open at 4:00PM and game time is 5:05PM. On Sunday, July 9th, the Skyhawks will be giving out Baseball Bats courtesy of Newton Hospital. Also on July 9th is Udderly Smooth Udder Cream Day. Samples will be given out at the Gate.
CAN-AM All-Star Team Announced
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The Can-Am League today announced the players selected for the 2006 All-Star Game versus the American Association on Tuesday, July 18th in El Paso, TX. The starting lineup was determined by the league's 8 field managers and media representatives, while the reserves and pitchers were selected by New Haven County Cutters' and All-Star manager Mike Church. New Haven County pitching coach Rafael Valdez will serve as coach. Amongst the Pitchers selected was our very own Jose Correa. STARTERS(League leading statistics in parentheses thru July 3rd): 1B: Bill Peavey, New Jersey Jackals- Hitting .308 (10th) with 6 HR (T-1st), 27 runs scored (T-1st), .511 slugging percentage (2nd). 2B: Tom Creighton, Nashua Pride - Hitting .309 (9th) with 3 HR, 26 runs scored (T-3rd), 43 hits (T- 4th). SS: Chris Rowan, North Shore Spirit - Hitting .286 with 4 HR,. 490 slugging percentage (4th). 3B: Andy Dillard, Nashua Pride - Hitting .347 (T-1st) with 33 hits, .432 on-base percentage (2nd). C: Jason Belcher, New Jersey Jackals - Hitting .276 with 32 hits,. 414 slugging percentage. DH: Jeff Brooks, North Shore Spirit - Hitting .331 (6th) with 27 RBI (T-2nd), 45 hits (2nd), .493 slugging percentage (3rd). OF: Jason Tuttle, New Jersey Jackals - Hitting .343 with 49 hits, .420 slugging percentage (4th). OF: Andrew Wishy, North Shore Spirit - Hitting .294 with 17 doubles (1st), 19 extra base hits (T-1st), 24 RBI. OF: Josh Beauregard, Worcester Tornadoes - Hitting .266 with 6 HR, 10 doubles (T-4th), 10 stolen bases (T-4th), 3 triples (1st). RESERVES (Leading statistics in parentheses): UT: Jose Delgado, New Haven County Cutters - Hitting .250 with 34 hits, 15 stolen bases (3rd), 22 runs scored. C: Onix Mercado, Worcester Tornadoes - Hitting .276 with 27 hits, .439 slugging percentage. PITCHERS (Leading statistics in parentheses): RHP: Ryan Bicondoa, North Shore Spirit - 4-0 (T-4th in wins) with at 0.48 ERA (1st) and 43 strikeouts (3rd) in 37 innings pitched. RHP: Jose Correa, Sussex Skyhawks - 5-0 (T- 2nd) with a 3.31 ERA and a .197 opponents BA. RHP: Junior Guerrero, Worcester Tornadoes - 6-2 (1st-wins) with a 1.72 ERA (4th) and 28 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. RHP: Cristian Mendoza, Quebec Capitales - 2-0 with a 3.86 ERA and has seven saves (T-1st). LHP: Bryan Morse, North Shore Spirit - 4-2 (T-4th in wins) with a 1.66 ERA (3rd) and 36 strikeouts in 43 innings pitched. LHP: Isaac Pavlik, New Jersey Jackals - 4-1 (T-4th in wins) with a 2.41 ERA (9th) and 46 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. LHP: Rolando Valles, New Haven County Cutters - 3-2 with a 2.00 ERA (6th) and has 2 complete games (T- 2nd). LHP: Rolando Viera, Brockton Rox - 4-3 (T-4th in wins) with a 2.11 ERA (7th) and 53 strikeouts (1st) in 47 innings pitched. Manager - Mike Church, New Haven County Cutters Coach - Rafael Valdez, New Haven County Cutters
Upcoming Promotions
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There is a lot to see and get in the Second Half. Here is our upcoming giveaways and promotions for the rest of the season.
July Thurs. 20th - Business Expo Fri. 21st - Fireworks Sat. 22nd - Scout Sleepover Sun. 23rd - Antique Car Show Mon. 24th - KFC Kids Eat Free Tues. 25th - Senior Night 1/2 Price Seating Wed. 26th - Camp Day - 12:05PM Start Mon. 31st - Fireworks August Tues. 1st - $1 12oz. Beer/ $1 16oz. Soda - Faith Night Thurs. 3rd - vs. New Jersey Jackals Fri. 4th - vs. North Shore Spirit Sat. 5th - Drink Koozie Giveaway Sun. 6th - vs. North Shore Spirit Fri. 18th - Fireworks Sat. 19th - Scout Sleepover Sun. 20th - vs. Nashua Pride Fri. 25th - Dance Day Sat. 26th - 6-Pack Cooler Giveaway Sun. 27th - vs. Quebec Capitales Tues. 29th - vs. New Haven County Cutters Wed. 30th - Fireworks Thurs. 31st - vs. New Haven County Cutters
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Canadian American League Stories from July 5, 2006
- Spirit split doubleheader with Jackals - North Shore Spirit
- Can-Am League recap - Can-Am
- Jackals split double header with Spirit in night and day performances - New Jersey Jackals
- D.J. dominates, Tornadoes shut out Pride - Worcester Tornadoes
- Pride announce upcoming promotions - American Defenders of New Hampshire
- Two Pride players named to Can-Am League All-Star team - American Defenders of New Hampshire
- Skyhawks update - Sussex Skyhawks
- Spirit send five to All-Star Game - North Shore Spirit
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