Nauts 1, New England-0 –Iancin double Wins Third Straight X-Tra Frame Game.

 WPCNR PRESSBOX. Special to WPCNR From Jen Carlo. June 23, 2004: After a three game home series versus the New England Riptide in Montclair, the New York/New Jersey Juggernaut (12-7) headed to Lowell, Massachusetts today to face the New England Riptide (8-11).  The June 20th-22nd series between the two teams ended up in two-extra innings games, with a  total of  46 (the equivalent to almost 7 softball games)  innings played.  The Juggernaut ended up taking two out of three games of the series before heading to Martin Field for the first time. Tonight the Nauts prevailed in the third straight Extra Innings game, 1-0 on anothr Lisa Iancin “gamer” in the 9th in New England.

 



 Amanda Scott (6-2) and Leigh Ann Ellis (1-3) were on the mound tonight to dual it out. With no surprise, the teams went into extra innings again.  Through seven scoreless innings, both pitcher’s managed shutouts.  Scott finished the game with 9 strike outs, 0 walks, and excellent defense from the mound.



The Nauts came close in the top of the eighth when catcher Courtney Scott beat out an infield hit to the shortstop.  After Venus Taylor’s sacrifice bunt, pinch runner, Sarah Hershman, advanced to second base.  Lindsey Collins entered the game to pinch hit for Jaclyn Pasquerella, but popped out to center fielder LaDonia Hughes.  Ellis then struck out Carri Leto to end the Juggernaut threat.


 In the top of the ninth the Nauts were at it again.  With two outs, shortstop Lyndsey Klein smacked a double to left center.  With Lisa Iancin up, a passed ball by Allister advanced Klein to third base, which was the first runner to reach third base all game.  With a 3-2 count, Iancin ripped the ball down the third base line for a double, scoring Klein (RBI).  That is Iancin’s third game winning hit in the past week.


 In the bottom of the ninth, Jewett ripped a line drive to third base and Pasquerella went airbone to help her pitcher Scott get the win. 


 Amanda Scott, the Nauts ace, improves to 6-2 on the season with a league leading .62 E.R.A.  Sister Courtney Scott (1-for-4) was Amanda’s battery mate tonight.

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WPPA B. April 15, 1947. D. June 23, 2004. R.I.P.

WPCNR COMMON COUNCIL CHRONICLE-EXAMINER. June 23, 2004: The Common Council voted 6-0 this evening in a Special Meeting to establish a Department of Parking effective July 1, according to Councilman Benjamin Boykin, reporting to WPCNR this evening. The Department of Parking will transfer in total the present staff of the White Plains Parking Authority, with no change in their work hours or status. The Department of Parking will be headed by Albert Moroni, who assumes the new title of Director of Parking.


Benjamin Boykin of the White Plains Common Council noted that the dissolution of the Parking Authority awaits the signature of Governor George Pataki.

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Parking Authority Dissolution Awaits Pataki’s John Hancock

WPCNR CITY HALL LIMITS. June 23, 2004: Assemblyman Adam Bradley contacted WPCNR today to report that the Assembly passed the home rule resolution granting the City of White Plains request to dissolve the White Plains Parking Authority. Bradley told WPCNR that it also passed the Senate last Friday. All that is now needed to end the WPPA existence is the signature of Governor George Pataki. Bradley said he “had no idea” when that would happen.


The passage paves the way for the Common Council to create the Department of Parking which they are holding a public hearing on this afternoon at City Hall, beginning at 5 P.M.


Editor’s Note: Tonight’s Public Hearing on Creation of the Department of Parking will be televised on tape delay at 8 P.M. on WPGA-TV, Channel 75, White Plains Government Access.

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New England Strikes Back: Eases Past Nauts, 1-0, in 12 Frames

WPCNR PRESSBOX. Special to WPCNR From Kristen Zimmerman. June 23, 2004: Left fielder Ashley Moore scored from second on a line drive off the bat of catcher Jessica Allister that tipped of Lauren Bauer’s glove in left field for an error in the 12th inning, giving New England (7-11) a 1-0 win over the NY/NJ Juggernaut (11-7) Tuesday night.

 This was the second consecutive extra-inning contest between the two teams and the third of the season. The Nauts won Monday’s contest in 27 innings, 3-2, and also posted an identical victory in a 16-inning triumph on June 2.



Riptide starter Jocelyn Forest (4-5) kept the Nauts scoreless for 12 innings, striking out 15 and allowing six hits.  Juggernaut starter Gina Oaks (4-3) took the loss despite pitching 12 innings, giving up just one unearned run on four hits and two walks, while striking out 11.


 The Nauts had plenty of chances to score, but failed to capitalize. Second baseman Carri Leto drew a leadoff walk in the first and advanced to second on a sacrifice by Oaks. Leto went to third as the Riptide left third base uncovered. But Leto would be stranded there as Forest retired the next two hitters to end the threat. Leto went 2-for-5 on the night.


 Right fielder Lisa Iancin then led off the second inning with a double to the right field fence, but would again fail to score as Forest retired the next hitters. Iancin finished the game going 2-for-4.


The Nauts also had bases-loaded in the fourth with two outs but Moore’s over the shoulder catch on centerfielder Venus Taylor’s line drive kept NY/NJ from scoring.


 The Nauts now take to the road for an 11 day road trip with stops in New England, Akron, and California.


The next homestand at Montclair State University Softball Stadium opens up July 5, 6, and 7 when the Nauts take on the first place Texas Thunder. On July 9, 10, and 11, the Arizona Heat comes on in.


 Upcoming Games:


 June 23-25 at NE Riptide (away), Lowell, Massachussetts    7:05


The National Pro Fastpitch Standings June 23, 2004  W     L    Games Behind


Texas  Thunder                                                                         12    6               ——–


Akron Racers                                                                            10    6                    1


NY/NJ Juggernaut                                                                  11   7                    1


Arizona  Heat                                                                              7    10                4-1/2


New England Riptide                                                                 7      11                 5


California Sunbirds                                                                    5      12                 6-1/2


 


 

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