GAME 1 BOX SCORE   GAME 2 BOX SCORE

In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees fell to the Ducks in both ends of tonight’s doubleheader, losing 9-2 in game one and 7-4 in the second game.

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The Games Changed When…: …
Game one changed when, with the Bees already trailing 3-0 and managing little against Ducks’ starter John Brownell, Long Island outfielder Delta Cleary Jr. hit a backbreaking three-run home run to double the Ducks’ lead and put the game out of reach.
The second game changed when Mark Minicozzi chased home two runs with a double to give closer Todd Coffey a three-run cushion heading into the final half inning.

Pitchers of Record:
Game 1- W: John Brownell (8-3) | L: Kyle Simon (5-4)
Game 2- W: Scott Shuman (2-3) | L: Anthony Marzi (1-1) | SV. Todd Coffey (16)

Player(s) of the Games: LI Delta Cleary Jr. (3-4, HR, 3RBI, 2R in game one) | LI Fehlandt Lentini (2-4, 2B, 3RBI, 2R in game one) | NB Craig Maddox (3-4, R in game one) | NB Jake McGuiggan (2-4, HR, 3RBI in game two)

Next Game:
Tale of the Tape – Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (35-54, 9-11 2nd half) at New Britain Bees (43-46, 7-12, 2nd half)
Pitching Matchups – New Britain: Jarret Leverett (2-4, 2.70) | SM: Daryl Thompson (3-6, 5.06)
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: With a hit in game one and walk in game two, James Skelton has now reached best in a league best 24 consecutive games…Jake McGuiggan hit the first home run of his professional career in game two of tonight’s doubleheader…After hitting no triples over his first 75 games of the season, Craig Maddox tripled in each game of the doubleheader against the Ducks tonight…

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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