In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees’ eight game winning streak came to an end after they won the first game 3-2 but lost the second game 4-0.    

 

Emoji Recap: Game 1: 8️⃣ ✅ | Game 2: 😢😒

 

The Game Changed When…In game one with the game tied at 1 apiece, Michael Crouse hit a two-run home run during the fourth to give the Bees enough for the win…In game 2 the Ducks scored three runs during the third inning and the Bees were never able to come back.

 

Pitchers of Record: Game 1: W: Mike Lee (3-0) | L: John Brownell (9-7) | SV: Shawn Gilblair (18) | Game 2: W: Daniel Herrera (2-1) L: Daniel Sattler (2-4)

 

Player(s) of the Game: Game 1: Michael Crouse (2-3, HR, 3RBI) Mike Lee (6IP, 4H, 2R, 3K) Long Island: Anthony Vega (2-3, HR, 2H, RBI) | Game 2: New Britain: Jonathan Roof (1-3) | Long Island: Daniel Herrera (6IP, 3H, 4K)

 

Next Game:

Tale of the Tape – New Britain Bees (64-63, 28-29 2nd half) vs. Lancaster Barnstormers (59-66, 24-31 2nd half)

 

Starting Pitchers – New Britain: Nate Roe (4-1, 5.60) | Lancaster Barnstormers: TBA

 

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: Michael Crouse has surpassed 300 RBIs in his career thanks to his two-run home run in game one to bring his total to 301…The Bees have finished 11-9 against the Long Island Ducks this season…Mike Lee has now thrown four straight quality starts…   

 

About the New Britain Bees

 

The New Britain Bees are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and are in their inaugural season of play at New Britain Stadium. Tickets for the 2017 season, as well as all remaining 2016 home games, 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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