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August 14, 2018 - Things were looking bleak for Rockland after they allowed nine first-inning runs to the visiting New Jersey Jackals.
However, that was very short lived as they were able to post seven runs of their own in the bottom of the second inning. Mikael Mogues put Rockland on the board by hitting a Grand Slam. The Boulders were not done scoring during the inning as Marcus Nidiffer was also able to homer, slamming a three-run job to make the score 9-7.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Mike Montville and Conor Bierfeldt slamme... Full Story
August 14, 2018 - Augusta, NJ - The Sussex County Miners and the Can-Am League announced two contracts have been purchased by Major League teams. First, the contract of Alex Demchak has been purchased by the Boston Red Sox. Soon after that, the contract of LHP David Rollins was purchased by the Seattle Mariners. Alex and David become the second and third Miners to have his contact purchased by a MLB club, with Jesse Beal being the other just last year.
Demchak was stellar in his role as the Miners closer this season. In 30 appearances, Ale... Full Story
August 12, 2018 - After a soaked Saturday washed out the scheduled game, the New Jersey Jackals returned to the field for a double header on Sunday against Trois-Rivieres, to complete a 5 game series.
The Jackals would get to the Aigles starter Kyle Halbohn early as DH David Harris worked a six pitch walk, followed by a single by 1B Danny Canela, sending 2B Seth Spivey to the plate. After firing strike one, Halbohn's next offering skipped past the catcher Anthony Hermelyn, allowing Harris to scamper home and giving New Jersey a 1-0 lead af... Full Story
August 12, 2018 - Marcus Nidiffer hit the Boulders' 116th home run of the season on Sunday in the seventh inning of an eventual Rockland 6-0 win over the Ottawa Champions in Canada. In doing so, the Boulders have set a Can-Am League record for home runs in a single season, breaking the previous record of 115 set by Rockland last year.
Kevin Krause continued to swing a hot bat, hitting 3-5 with two doubles and two runs scored. Although his 14-game hitting streak ended on Saturday, Krause's on-base streak is now at 18 games.
Strong Boulde... Full Story
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Rockland Rallies for 13-10-win, Split Doubleheader
August 14, 2018 - Things were looking bleak for Rockland after they allowed nine first-inning runs to the visiting New Jersey Jackals.
However, that was very short lived as they were able to post seven runs of their own in the bottom of the second inning. Mikael Mogues put Rockland on the board by hitting a Grand Slam. The Boulders were not done scoring during the inning as Marcus Nidiffer was also able to homer, slamming a three-run job to make the score 9-7.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Mike Montville and Conor Bierfeldt slamme... Full StoryMore Canadian American League stories below
Demchak, Rollins Join Affiliated Teams
August 14, 2018 - Augusta, NJ - The Sussex County Miners and the Can-Am League announced two contracts have been purchased by Major League teams. First, the contract of Alex Demchak has been purchased by the Boston Red Sox. Soon after that, the contract of LHP David Rollins was purchased by the Seattle Mariners. Alex and David become the second and third Miners to have his contact purchased by a MLB club, with Jesse Beal being the other just last year.
Demchak was stellar in his role as the Miners closer this season. In 30 appearances, Ale... Full StoryNew Jersey Takes Game One of Doubleheader
August 12, 2018 - After a soaked Saturday washed out the scheduled game, the New Jersey Jackals returned to the field for a double header on Sunday against Trois-Rivieres, to complete a 5 game series.
The Jackals would get to the Aigles starter Kyle Halbohn early as DH David Harris worked a six pitch walk, followed by a single by 1B Danny Canela, sending 2B Seth Spivey to the plate. After firing strike one, Halbohn's next offering skipped past the catcher Anthony Hermelyn, allowing Harris to scamper home and giving New Jersey a 1-0 lead af... Full StoryNidiffer's Home Run Breaks Can-Am League Record
August 12, 2018 - Marcus Nidiffer hit the Boulders' 116th home run of the season on Sunday in the seventh inning of an eventual Rockland 6-0 win over the Ottawa Champions in Canada. In doing so, the Boulders have set a Can-Am League record for home runs in a single season, breaking the previous record of 115 set by Rockland last year.
Kevin Krause continued to swing a hot bat, hitting 3-5 with two doubles and two runs scored. Although his 14-game hitting streak ended on Saturday, Krause's on-base streak is now at 18 games.
Strong Boulde... Full StoryCanadian American League News
- Can-Am League Game Recaps - (Can-Am) August 14
- Rockland Rallies for 13-10-win, Split Doubleheader - Rockland Boulders (Can-Am) August 14
- Demchak, Rollins Join Affiliated Teams - Sussex County Miners (Can-Am) August 14
- Can-Am League Game Recaps - (Can-Am) August 14
- Champions Suspend Tuesday, August 14 Game - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) August 14
- Can-Am League Game Recaps - (Can-Am) August 13
- Aigles Late Rally Propels Series Finale Victory - New Jersey Jackals (Can-Am) August 13
- Champions Shut out in Series Finale - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) August 12
- Can-Am League Game Recaps - Sussex County Miners (Can-Am) August 12
- Can-Am League Game Recaps - (Can-Am) August 12
- New Jersey Takes Game One of Doubleheader - New Jersey Jackals (Can-Am) August 12
- Nidiffer's Home Run Breaks Can-Am League Record - Rockland Boulders (Can-Am) August 12
- Can-Am League Game Recaps - (Can-Am) August 11
- Champions Power up and Roll Past Boulders - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) August 11
- Boucher's Walk-Off Double Gives Champions Resilient Comeback Win - Ottawa Champions (Can-Am) August 11
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| Wed., Aug 15 | New Jersey at Rockland | 6:30 p.m. |
| Wed., Aug 15 | Ottawa at Sussex County | 7:05 p.m. |
| Wed., Aug 15 | Quebec at Trois-Rivieres | 7:05 p.m. |
| Tue., Aug 14 | New Jersey 10 at Rockland 13 Game 1 | Final (7) |
| Tue., Aug 14 | New Jersey 6 at Rockland 3 Game 2 | Final (7) |
| Tue., Aug 14 | Quebec 5 at Trois-Rivieres 3 | Final (11) |
| Tue., Aug 14 | Ottawa at Sussex County | Susp. |
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Can-Am Headlines
- Miners washed out looking to end six-game losing streak - Can-Am New Jersey Herald (August 14)
- Austin Chrismon pitches shutout as Champions defeat Miners - Can-Am Ottawa Citizen (August 11)
- Former Franklin, CCM pitcher El'Hajj Muhammad still seeking consistency close to home - Can-Am Morristown Daily Record (August 8)
- Unearned runs make difference as Champions lose to Miners - Can-Am Ottawa Citizen (August 8)
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