DEJESUS HOMERS TWICE AS JACKALS RUN WINNING STREAK TO 11

Quebec City, QC – Shortstop Mike DeJesus hit his first two home runs of the season and left fielder Ryan Rogowski drove in four runs as the New Jersey Jackals (15-8) defeated Les Capitales de Quebec 12-1 on Monday night at Stade Municipal. The win, New Jersey’s 11th in a row, ties the Can-Am League record for longest winning streak set by the North Shore Spirit in 2006.

DeJesus lifted a solo homer in the top of the first as New Jersey opened up the scoring. Then in the fifth, he connected on a three-run shot to extend New Jersey’s lead to 5-1. DeJesus later added an RBI double to finish the evening 3-for-6 with five RBIs. Meanwhile, Rogowski laced a pair of run-scoring doubles in a 2-for-4 night at the dish.

Jackals starter Dave Qualben (2-2) earned the win in his fourth start of the season, allowing one run on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. New Jersey relievers Romas Hicks, Giuseppe Granitto and Mark Suchowiecki combined to toss 3 2/3 scoreless innings.

Quebec starter Ivan Blanco (0-3) took the loss after surrendering seven runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 frames.

For New Jersey, second baseman Marcus Sanders, designated hitter Juan Tejeda, and catcher Matt Lauderdale also drove in runs.

The Jackals and Capitales continue their three-game series on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. at Stade Municipal when New Jersey sends southpaw A.J. Wideman (2-0, 3.13 ERA) to the mound against Quebec ace Michel Simard (3-1, 1.75 ERA). Cody Chrusciel has the call with the live webcast beginning ten minutes prior to first pitch at www.jackals.com.

The New Jersey Jackals, proud members of the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, play their home games at Yogi Berra Stadium located on the campus of Montclair State University in Little Falls, NJ. 2009 season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available by calling 973-746-7434. Visit the Jackals online at www.jackals.com.