Ottawa jumped on Tavares early, posting 4 runs in the first inning behind two doubles, a hit by pitch, and sac fly. Tavares would settle down to throw five scoreless innings. He would end his night with 6 IP, 4 ER on 5 hits, along with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts. New Jersey would chip away in the third, tallying runs on RBI doubles by Alfredo Marte and Justin Wylie. They’d tack on another on a moonshot from Josh Rehwaldt to leadoff the bottom of the sixth. Hansel Rodriguez and Jefry Valdez maintained the one-run ballgame, pitching
scoreless 7th and 8th innings respectively.

The Jackals managed to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth following an error by Ottawa 3B AJ Wright off the bat of Santiago Chirino to conclude a Jackals rally that included clutch hits by Jason Agresti and Todd Isaacs, setting up the Jackals in prime position to walk it off as Ottawa turned to Jack Alkire, hoping to send the game to extras. 

 

After a rough first inning for Tavares, Jackals pitching would not allow another run for the remainder of the game, as both Tavares and the three bullpen arms strapped in to let the offense do their thing. Alkire wouldn't even get an out in the bottom of the ninth, as Alfredo Marte promptly launched a ball over the right field wall to walk it off for New Jersey, giving the team their seventh home victory of the season. Marte was mobbed by his teammates and a nice Gatorade shower at home plate.
 

The Jackals and Titans will square off again tomorrow at Yogi Berra Stadium to continue this series at 7pm, where Leonardo Rodriguez will toe the slab for New Jersey. Tickets and other information can be found at http://njjackals.pointstreaksites.com/view/njjackals.

 

PHOTO CREDIT: Phil Hoops

 

REPORTING BY: Rob White, Press Box and Media Relations Intern