Skyhawks player's hitting streak ends at 23 games

| 29 Sep 2011 | 09:16

    SUSSEX— Shortstop Bobby Lenoir of the Sussex Skyhawks recently put together a 23 game hitting streak, coming just four games short of the Can-Am league record of 27 games. The streak came to an end during the Aug. 12 game at the North Shore Spirit. In 75 games this season, Lenoir is hitting .280 with ten doubles, two triples, three home runs and 34 RBIs and an on-base percentage of .351. The Can-Am league record of 27 straight games with a hit was set by Glen Ridge native Jake Daubert while playing for the Brockton Rox in. “Helping the team win is always my first priority as a baseball player,” said Lenoir. “On a personal level, I am extremely proud of the hitting streak I put together. It has definitely been one of the highlights of this exciting inaugural season of the Sussex Skyhawks.” “Bobby’s hitting streak was a good thing for our team to be a part of,” said Manager Brian Drahman. “A hitting streak of 23 games is a very difficult task to achieve, day in and day out. The entire coaching staff is very proud of his accomplishment.” The Skyhawks have six home games remaining this season at Skylands Park, including the Aug. 25 game that will feature a seat cushion giveaway, a 30% off sale on all items in the team’s pro shop and a huge fireworks display. Individual game tickets are $10 for box seats, $8 for reserved seats and $6 for general admission bleachers. Parking fees are $3 per automobile. Single-game tickets for all remaining games are on sale now, including online at www.sussexskyhawks.com. In addition to using the team’s website, tickets can be obtained in many different ways. The box office at Skylands Park is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday and 10 a.m to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets can also be purchased via phone at 300-1000 or via traditional mail by printing out an order form and mailing it in. In all cases, the consumer will have the option of having the tickets mailed to an address or held at the will call booth on the day of the game. Standard game times are 7:05 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5:05 p.m. on Saturdays and 2:05 p.m. on Sundays.