BEES SNAP LOSING SKID, EVEN SERIES WITH DUCKS
BULLPEN TOSSES 4 SCORELESS INNINGS IN 3-2 WIN
In 140 Characters or Less: Bees end 4 game losing streak with victory over Long Island! Rubber match of the series tomorrow at 1:35 PM! #ItsBetterWithTheBees
The Game Changed When… The Bees came to bat in the top half of the 4th inning, down 2-0, sending seven batters to the plate. Jovan Rosa, Craig Maddox, and Conor Bierfeldt each drove in a run in the inning to give New Britain a 3-2 lead, which they would hold through the rest of the game.
Pitchers of Record: W: Dupra (2-0) | L: Melville (0-1) | SV: Beimel (2)
Player(s) of the Game: Jovan Rosa (New Britain) – 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI | Angelo Songco (Long Island) – 2-4, 1 R, 2 RBI
Next Game:
Tale of the Tape – New Britain Bees (3-5) at Long Island Ducks (4-5)
Starting Pitchers – New Britain: Anthony Marzi (0-1, 12.00) | Long Island: Matt Larkins (0-0, 0.00)
Home Tickets: BUY HERE | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
Broadcast: The Bees’ Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees) and Facebook Live (facebook.com/newbritainbees), starting at 1:20 PM.
Bees Buzz: Each of the three Bees wins this season have come during weekend games…James Skelton leads the Atlantic League in walks after drawing 2 tonight to give him 9 on the season…Jovan Rosa extended his consecutive games played for the Bees streak to 149…Craig Maddox and Steve Carrillo both extend their on base streaks to 8 consecutive games…New Britain is now 3-0 when having the lead after 7 innings of play.
About the New Britain Bees
The New Britain Bees are in their second season of play as a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play at New Britain Stadium. Tickets for the 2017 season are available by calling 860-826-BEES (2337), online at NBBees.com, or by visiting the New Britain Stadium Box Office.
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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