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Durham Lords Media Release
Saturday, September 12, 2009

Lords win back-to-back games in Rochester

Women’s Fastball
Game One – Durham defeated Monroe 10-5
Game Two – Durham defeated Monroe 11-5

ROCHESTER, NY - The Durham College women’s fastball team looked impressive in their season opener as they swept the first two games of their weekend series against the three-time National Junior College champion Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY.

The Lords took the opening game by a score of 10-5 behind the power of 2008 OCAA Player of the Year Erin Dewey (Port Hope, Ont.) who picked up a home run and a triple with three RBI’s. Danielle Smith ( Oshawa, Ont.) picked up the win while freshman Janna Hagan (Sherwood Park, Albt.) pitched two innings of relief.

In game two, Dewey was back at it again as she hit another home run and a single, as the Lords used a seven run fifth inning to get past Monroe 11-5. Kayla MacLean (Whitby, Ont.) was credited with the win coming in relief of the starter Hagan.

“It was a good start to the season,” said Durham College head coach Jim Nemish. “Our team played tight defence and hit the ball well. We will look for more of the same play tomorrow against this tough ball club.”

The Lords will be back on the diamond tomorrow morning as they wrap up the four game set against Monroe. Durham will begin OCAA regular season action on Friday, September 18 with their home opener against Mohawk College at 6:30 p.m.

Durham will host the annual CAN-AM Classic from Saturday, September 19-20 at Durham Field on Campus. Last year, the Durham Lords defeated Monroe 3-0 to claim the CAN-AM Classic title.

GAME RECAPS

Game One

Final Score:
Durham – 10
Monroe – 5

Key Stats
Erin Dewey: HR, 3B, 3 RBI’s
Kayla MacLean: 2-4

WP: Danielle Smith


Game Two

Final Score:
Durham – 11
Monroe – 5

Key Stats:
Erin Dewey: HR, 1B
Janna Hagan: 2B

WP: Kayla MacLean


A QUICK LOOK AT THE DURHAM LORDS
Overall Record: 2-0
Conference Record: 0-0

Next Game: Sunday, September 13 @ Monroe (DH) - 11 a.m.
Next Home Game: Friday, September 18 vs. Mohawk - 6:30 p.m.

CAN AM CLASSIC - September 19-20, 2009

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)