In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees bounced back in game two outscoring the Blue Crabs 10-3 after getting blanked 6-0 in game one.

 

Emoji Recap: Game 1: 🐝🚫😒👾6️⃣ Game 2:  🐝1️⃣0️⃣   👾3️⃣  😎

 

The Game Changed When… In game one the Bees couldn’t generate any offense and were blanked by the Blue Crabs. In the second game, the Bees found their rhythm immediately and exploded for five runs in the first inning alone.  

 

Pitchers of Record: Game 1: W: Brian Grening (6-4) | L: Shawn Haviland (3-4) 

                                  Game 2: W: Nate Roe (1-0) | L: Tim Sexton (2-6)

 

Player(s) of the Game: 

Game 1: SOMD: Grening (CG, 3 Hits Allowed), D’Arby Myers (2-3, 2RBI, 3R, BB, HR)

Game 2: NB: James Skelton (4-4, 2B, R) Jonathan Roof (2-2, 3R, 2RBI) Michael Crouse (2-3, HR, 5RBI, R) Nate Roe (6.1 IP, 6 Hits, 2 Runs) 

 

Next Game:

Tale of the Tape – Next home game is Tuesday August 2nd - New Britain Bees (45-49, 9-15 2nd half) vs. York Revolution (52-41, 12-11 2nd half)

Starting Pitchers – New Britain: Kyle Simon (5-4, 3.27) | York: TBA

 

Promotions – Tuesday is Fox 61 Two-fer Tuesday! Fans purchasing tickets to any Tuesday home game can receive a special buy one, get one free offer by entering the promo code “BOGO” when buying tickets online on the day of the game (max four total tickets per transaction). Tuesday will also be Stan Cliburn Face Fan Giveaway! Back by popular demand....the Stan Cliburn Face Fan! The first 500 fans through the doors will stay and look cool with a Cliburn Face Fan!

 

Home Tickets: CLICK HERE | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES

 

Broadcast: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/newbritainbees). 

 

Bees Buzz: Jonathan Roof hit his 100th career double in the fifth inning of the second game of the doubleheader…Roof also recorded his 500th career hit…Maddox extended his hit streak to 11 games…Nate Roe made his first professional start in the Atlantic League in game two of the doubleheader…

 

 

About the New Britain Bees

 

The New Britain Bees are in their inaugural season of play as a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play at New Britain Stadium. For further information or to reserve seats, 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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