De Aza Tallies Another Multi-Hit Game

(New Britain, CT– May 14, 2019) – The Lancaster Barnstormers (6-10) defeated the New Britain Bees (6-9) 6-4 at New Britain Stadium on Tuesday evening in the opener of a three-game midweek series in the Constitution State.

New Britain starting pitcher Rainy Lara (1-1) was tagged with the loss after surrendering five runs (three earned runs) on seven hits in four and two-thirds innings pitched, walking one and striking out four. Lancaster starting pitcher Buddy Baumann (2-0) registered the win, allowing just one run on six hits across six innings of work, striking out seven. Cody Eppley closed the door in the bottom half of the ninth inning for his team-leading fourth save in as many tries.

Trailing 3-0 in the home half of the fourth frame, the Bees scored their first run of the night when Ozzie Martinez plated Jared James by way of a sacrifice fly after James tripled to the wall in right centerfield with one man down, his first three-base hit in a Hardware City uniform. Down 6-1 in the bottom of the seventh, New Britain sent eight men to the plate versus the Lancaster bullpen, collecting three runs on four hits to get to within 6-4, highlighted by an RBI base knock off the bat of Alexi Amarista that scored Martinez who began the rally with a leadoff base hit, and a two-out, two run single by Alejandro De Aza that allowed Logan Moore and Darren Ford to cross the plate after Moore was hit by a pitch and Ford had a single of his own. The home team would not get any closer as the trio of Alejandro Chacin, Bryan Harper, and Eppley finished off the ballgame with three innings of scoreless baseball on two hits allowed and four strikeouts. De Aza led the way for New Britain with three hits, his fourth multi-hit game of the campaign and first of the three hit variety. Photo provided courtesy of Anthony Cilenti.

The Bees continue their series with the Lancaster Barnstormers at New Britain Stadium on Wednesday, May 15^th. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. It will be the first Kids Meal Deal Wednesday of the season! Bring the kids to the ballpark where they can enjoy the game and a classic Ball Park Frank! Every Wednesday home game, kids 12 and under can enjoy a hot dog, bag of chips, and a soda or water for just FOUR DOLLARS! 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)

With eight teams in the Mid-Atlantic and Texas, the ALPB is a leader in baseball innovation and a player gateway to Major League Baseball. Through its exclusive partnership with MLB, the Atlantic League tests Major League Baseball rules and equipment initiatives. The Atlantic League has sent over 900 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 40 million fans to its affordable, family-friendly ballparks throughout its 22-year history.  For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.

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