Can-Am League Recap for July 2nd

MLN - THE RAW FEED - www.mlntherawfeed.com – CAN-AM LEAGUE RECAP 7/2/08:      
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Ottawa 5, Sussex 2
@ Augusta, NJ. Time: 2:37 Attendance: 847
W: Tanner Watson (1-1) L: Matt Salvato (3-2) S: Angelo Burrows (4)
HR: OR-Jared Lemieux (3)
Ottawa Rapidz starting pitcher Tanner Watson allowed two runs, one earned on four hits while striking out eight in eight innings of work en route to his first win of the year. Trailing 2-0 entering the fifth inning, Ottawa rallied for four runs and never looked back, eventually winning 5-2. The Rapidz knocked 13 hits in the contest, led by 1B Jabe Bergeron, who was 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Ottawa RF Jared Lemieux also had a good game. He was 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored.
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Quebec 6, Brockton 3
@ Quebec City, QC. Time: 3:02 Attendance: 3,588
W: Ivan Blanco (1-1) L: John Kelly (2-3) S: Jason Schutt (7)
HR: QC-Pat Scalabrini (9)
The Quebec Capitales used a four-run rally in the seventh inning to erase a 3-2 deficit and held on to win by a score of 6-3 in front of the home crowd. Capitales starting pitcher TJ Stanton pitched well, but did not factor in the decision. Instead, it was reliever Ivan Blanco that picked up the win, his first of the year. Blanco allowed one unearned run on three hits and struck out three in three innings of relief. Quebec DH Pat Scalabrini led the way at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, his ninth of the season. Capitales closer Jason Schutt tossed a perfect ninth to pick up his seventh save.
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Atlantic City 3, Nashua 2
@ Nashua, NH. Time: 2:58 Attendance: 907
W: Adam Cox (4-2) L: Jarrett Stawarz (3-2) S: Walker Whitley (2)
HR: None
A three-run third inning would turn out to be all the Atlantic City Surf needed as they survived a two-run Nashua eighth and held on to win by a run. Surf starting pitcher Adam Cox was dominant through seven innings, allowing one run on just one hit while fanning 12. The victory improves his record to 4-2 on the year and pulls Atlantic City a game over .500. Surf 1B Eddie Kim led all hitters in the contest, going 2-for-2 with an RBI. Atlantic City reliever Walker Whitley picked up his second save thanks to 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief.
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Worcester 4, New Jersey 2
@ Little Falls, NJ. Time: 3:11 Attendance: 3,907
W: Junior Guerrero (3-3) L: Aaron Tressler (1-4) S: Ryan Lobban (3)
HR: WT-Charles Jeroloman (3)
The Worcester Tornadoes remained right on the heels of Quebec with a close road win against New Jersey. The win improves the Tornadoes to 22-16 on the year, keeping them 1.5 games out of first place in the Can-Am League. Meanwhile, the loss for New Jersey pushes them three games out of the lead. Worcester came roaring out of the gate with three runs in the top of the first, which proved to be all they would need as starting pitcher Junior Guerrero allowed just two runs on six hits in five innings before handing things over to the bullpen. From there, the Tornadoes relief corps tossed four scoreless innings to seal the win. Worcester SS Charles Jeroloman was 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offense.
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STANDINGS
               W   L    GB      
Quebec                    23  14    --
Worcester                 22  16   1.5
New Jersey                21  18   3.0
Sussex                    20  18   3.5
Atlantic City             20  19   4.0
Brockton                  18  20   5.5
Nashua                    17  21   6.5
Ottawa                    11  26  12.0

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