Spirit Fall Short in the 9th

Published on June 25, 2003 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
North Shore Spirit News Release


The North Shore Spirit played Homerun Derby Wednesday night, but fell short 6-5 to Elmira at the New Fraser Field in Lynn. The Spirit Fell behind 4-2 leading into the eighth inning when Spirit first baseman Fran Riordan clouted his first homerun of the year to tie the score at 4-4 heading into the ninth inning.

In the ninth, the Pioneers scored twice off reliever Chad Bircher (1-4) to take a 6-4 lead. Elmira's Alex Marconi doubled to start the rally, and two consecutive hits by new-comers Dennis Abreu and Matt Williams drove home two.

In the bottom of the ninth, Spirit lead-off hitter Mike Tejada smashed his second homerun of the season down the line in right field to make the score 6-5. Next batter Jose Castellanos rapped a double to the gap and advanced to third on a Jason Startari sacrifice bunt. But Castellanos, representing the tying run, was cut down at the home plate when Marcos Agramonte bounced a fielder's choice to first. First baseman Ryan Lehr made a perfect throw to catcher Alex Marconi to erase the threat.

Spirit starter Miguel Baez was effective for 5 innings allowing just a homerun to Matt Williams (1st) before tiring in the sixth. Baez allowed 4 runs, all earned. Derrick DePriest was impressive working 3 solid innings of no hit, no run, three strike-out baseball in relief.

The Spirit play the final game of their four game series against Elmira Thursday at Fraser Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7PM.

Catch all the action of Spirit baseball on WESX beginning at 6:30.

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