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CanAm League Finals
Game 1
After picking up an insurance run in the last of the eighth to take a 7-4 lead, the Brockton Rox let up three runs in the top of the ninth to tie the game before winning the game in the bottom of the ninth, 8-7.
Brockton reliever Bobby Jamison (3-5, 5 saves, 5.50 ERA in 41 appearances this year) picked up the win while North Shore Spirit reliever Sean Pearson (4-4, 10 saves, 4.25 ERA in 35 appearances this year) was tagged with the loss.
Although he didn't hit a Home Run all season long, Spirit shortstop Tom Albright homered in the loss. Jerry Gray (8 HR in 295 ABs this year) and Terry Miller (2 HR in 392 ABs) both went deep for Brockton in the victory.
Brockton leads series 1-0
Game 2
Brockton extended their lead in the finals with a 7-0 shutout over the Spirit.
Brockton picked up nine hits and were beneficiaries of a pair of North Shore errors while the Spirit collected seven hits.
Dave Reed (1-4, 5.74 ERA in 18 games) picked up the win with 8 1/3 shutout innings for the Rox. Alex Randall (5-7, 5.45 ERA in 14 starts with North Shore, 7-11 with a 5.49 ERA on the season) was hit with the loss.
Brockton leads series 2-0
Game 3
The Brockton Rox won the Canadian American League championship with a 6-3 victory over the North Shore Spirit, in large part due to a five-run fourth inning.
Brent Krieger (6-7, 3.05 ERA in 21 starts) pitched eight strong innings en route to the victory while Joe Green (3-0, 29 saves, 1.17 ERA) picked up the save. North Shore's Tony Hanover (5-5, 5.17 ERA in 15 games) took the loss after giving up five runs - only one of which was earned - over 3 2/3 innings.
"Your heart is heavy, you are hurting ... it's a very difficult time," Spirit skipper said. "And to be swept ... it's embarassing. You just want to forget it ever happened."
Brockton wins series 3-0
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