WPCNR PRESS BOX. Special to WPCNR by Shannon Logan. June 10, 2005: Jodie Cox picked up her third win of the season in game two against the New England Riptide. Cox threw a one hit, complete game shutout en route to a 2-0 Juggernaut win. Laura Taylor provided all the Juggernaut offense with a two run homerun in the fourth inning. The Juggernaut extends its record to 5-1 with the win.
The Nauts tangle with their rivals the Riptide again this evening at Hofstra University Stadium at 7 and barnstorm to Middletown New York Saturday night at the request of the Middletown Speed Demons to play a league game with the Riptide at Turfler Field at Davidge Park in Middletown Saturday night to give New Yorkers in the hinterlands the chance to see major league pro softball. For tix, to that Middletown rumble, call the Juggernaut at 631-385-1634
VINTAGE JODY COX . Photo, Courtesy, NY Juggernaut.
The game was scoreless until the fourth inning. Jodie Cox was able to reach first thanks to an error by Riptide second baseman Lisa Iancin. Kim Ogee came in as a pinch runner and immediately stole second base and advanced to third on an error by the catcher. Laura Taylor followed with a two run homerun over the right center field fence to register her eighth and ninth RBIs on the season. Riptide starter Danielle Henderson retired the next three batters to shut down the Juggernaut rally.
The Juggernaut put the pressure on the Riptide again in the fifth inning. Chelsea Spencer recorded her first professional hit, as she led off the inning with a single to left field. Another Riptide error allowed Jackie Pasquerella to reach first. With two runners on and nobody out, Henderson walked Carri Leto and made way for Riptide reliever Jocelyn Forest. Forest came in and was able to shut down the Juggernaut offense recording three straight outs.
Nauticals
The NY Juggernaut continues their series against the Riptide tonight at 8:00 p.m. Prior to the game, the Nassau County Exceptional Senior Softball game will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tickets to both games are just $5. Come out to the ballpark at Hofstra University to watch the Nassau County seniors and the Nauts for a fun-filled doubleheader for all in attendance. For tickets or more information on the Juggernaut franchise, call 631-385-1634 or visit the Juggernaut online at www.nynjjuggernaut.com. All Naut Homegames may be heard worldwide on the internet on Hofstra University Radio, www.wrhu.org.
FINAL SCORE
Score by Innings R H E
New England Riptide………000 000 0 - 0 1 4
NY Juggernaut………...……000 200 X - 2 3 3
WP- Jodie Cox
LP- Danielle Henderson
