In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees and Barnstormers wrap up their four-game series tonight! First pitch 6:35PM!

Series: The two teams split yesterday’s doubleheader, with the Bees winning game one in 7-6 in extra innings and the Barnstormers taking game two 10-5.

Bees’ Tickets: BUY HERE | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES

Promotions: E ' meglio con le api! Come celebrate Italian Heritage Night with the Bees! It is also a Thursday Thursday, which means half priced domestics and other drink specials all night.

The Bees: Greg Golson has been a major problem for Lancaster’s pitchers in this series so far. The former big league outfielder is hitting .429 (6-14) with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored. He also carries a five-game hitting streak into tonight’s series finale.

The Opposition: Third baseman Josh Bell has been red hot at the plate recently, batting .444 (8-18) with a home run, five RBIs and six runs scored. So far in this series, the switch-hitter has picked up at least two hits in all three games so far with three RBIs and five runs scored.

Starters
New Britain- RHP Kyle Simon (4-3, 2.65) | Lancaster- RHP Mike Lee (4-3, 4.38)

Key to the Game: Pace of Play- After playing a doubleheader yesterday that featured over 20 walks between the two teams, the Bees send one of their more efficient and fast-paced pitchers to the hill in Kyle Simon. The right-hander has walked just ten batters in 64.1 innings this season, which has helped keep his pitch count down and pitch deeper into games, something the Bees could use in tonight’s game.

Broadcast: YouTube (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).

Song of the Day: “Simon Says”- 1910 Fruitgum Company

Bees Buzz: Kyle Simon is averaging 6.7 innings per start in the month of July (three starts)…Jake McGuiggan is hitting .455 (5-11) with a double, RBI, and run scored so far in this series vs. the Barnstormers…With two stolen bases in yesterday’s doubleheader, Michael Crouse became the first player in the ALPB to reach 30 stolen bases yesterday…

About the New Britain Bees
The New Britain Bees are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play all their home games at the newly renovated New Britain Stadium. For further information or to become a season ticket holder, email [email protected], call 860-826-BEES (2337), or visit NBBees.com.

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 35 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB.  The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population.
 
For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com
 
 

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