Hamburger Notches Eighth Win With Another Quality Start

(York, PA– August 15, 2018) – The New Britain Bees (16-17, 49-47) defeated the York Revolution (16-18, 48-49) 4-3 at PEOPLEsBank Park on Wednesday evening to even up the three-game midweek series at a victory apiece.

New Britain starting pitcher Mark Hamburger (8-8) picked up the victory after allowing just two runs on five hits in six innings of work, walking three while striking out five and tossing a wild pitch, tallying his team-leading ninth quality start of the season. York starting pitcher Robert Carson (7-6) was tagged with the loss, surrendering four runs on ten hits (one home run) across seven innings pitched, walking one, striking out four, and throwing a wild pitch. Evan Scribner retired all three batters he faced in the home half of the ninth inning, striking out two for his 19^th save of the campaign.

New Britain took a 3-0 lead versus Carson in the top half of the fourth inning, highlighted by an RBI infield single off the bat of Jason Rogers that scored Darren Ford after he led off the frame with a base knock of his own. Matt Tuiasosopo followed Rogers with a two-run base hit right back through the originator into centerfield, plating Rogers and Jamar Walton. Tuiasosopo was at it once again in the top of the sixth giving the Bees a much needed insurance run when he cracked a solo tater to left centerfield, his sixth big fly of the year, extending the visitors advantage to 4-0 as Tuiasosopo collected his 15^th multi-hit game overall and fourth multi-RBI contest. Following the impressive outing by Hamburger, the bullpen trio of Brandon Cunniff, Adam Loewen, and Scribner gave up just one run on one hit across three innings on the bump, striking out four as the boys from the Hardware City improved to 15-14 in one-run ballgames. Ford, Rogers, and Tuiasosopo each had a pair of hits en route to the victory. Photo provided courtesy of Joe Doll.

The Bees return to New Britain Stadium on Friday, August 17^th when they welcome in the Long Island Ducks for a three-game weekend series and begin a seven-game homestand. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. Enjoy an ice cold Fat Tire draft every Friday night with the New Britain Bees, as they are just five dollars at any concession stand all night long! Donate blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive. All presenting donors receive a free ticket to this Friday night game. The drive will take place right at New Britain Stadium from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. If donors are unable to attend this game, tickets can be exchanged for another date. CLICK HERE for tickets.

About the New Britain Bees

The New Britain Bees are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at New Britain Stadium. For information on ticket packages, group outings and sponsorships 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 38 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 900 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. For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.

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