17-05-2025
Bird Dawgs record first ever victory over New Jersey Jackals
PATERSON, N.J. (WNCT) — The Down East Bird Dawgs secured their first win in franchise history Friday night.
The team scored five runs in the opening inning and beat the New Jersey Jackals with an 8-2 victory.
The Bird Dawgs scored their final run in the top of the fifth as Cole Hill knocked a base hit to score Emmanuel Tapia to take an 8-0 advantage.
Spencer Johnston retired the first nine batters he faced and delivered six innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out six batters and walking none.
The Bird Dawgs advance to 1-4 and will take on the New Jersey Jackals again on Saturday, May 17, for game two of the three-game series.
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