Newark Day Three - Jackals Game

Today we went to see the New Jersey Jackals, as we have done for most camps. They are always kind enough to allow us to interview players and coaches before the game. The students prepped by looking over statistics and rosters for the Jackals and their opponents today (The Brockton Rox). It was sunny, hot and a bit humid when we arrive.

Today we spoke with Paul Fagan and Chris Vasami. They are both starting pitchers who joined the Jackals about two weeks ago. They were previously with the Newark Bears, a team that plays in the Atlantic League. Since they were not pitching today they had time to field questions from the students.

Paul is on the left in the white shirt, and Chris in on the right in the black shirt.














Students were interested in their daily routines, their workout habits, and what they think of the Jackals since they are new to the team. Students also asked questions about their life outside of baseball and what they think they might do when their careers are over. Hopefully that won't happen anytime soon, since both Chris and Paul are striving to make it to the major leagues.

Once the interview was over, the students got ready for the game itself.  The Jackals won 4 -1 behind the pitching of Isaac Pavlik (last week's Can Am Pitcher of the Week). Two of the runs were scored on solo shots by Jacob Butler and Adam Godwin, each of which got the crowd going. Except for a few errors, it was a well played game by both sides.