In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees play their third straight series against a Pennsylvania team as they take on the Revolution on the road! 6:30PM first pitch!

Series: New Britain and York faced off last week in a three-game series at New Britain Stadium, with the Revolution winning two of the three games. This four game series is the final series of the season between the two teams.

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

The Bees: The Bees hit the road after completing a ten-game homestand, with the Bees going 4-6 in those ten games against Southern Maryland, York, and Lancaster. Overall, the Bees enter this series with a 47-53 record (11-19 in the second half). 

The Opposition: The Revolution return to PeoplesBank Park after a road trip in which they went 5-1, with the lone loss coming to the Bees at New Britain Stadium. The winners of the Freedom Division in the first half, the Revolution are 57-42 overall.

Starters
New Britain- RHP Mike Lee (4-5, 5.18) | York- RHP Tyrelle Harris (2-4, 4.43)

Key to the Game: Power trip- The Bees enter tonight’s series opener having hit the most home runs of any team in the league so far this month with eight. This will be the Bees’ first road trip this month, so the the team will see if it can match the power it displayed at home at PeoplesBank Park in York.

Broadcast: YouTube (youtube.com/NewBritainBees)

Song of the Day: “Hitch a Ride”- Boston

Bees Buzz: Craig Maddox will look to take his hot hitting on the road as the left-handed hitter has hit .390 (16-41) over his last ten games…Michael Crouse is the Bees’ leading hitter vs. the Revolution this season, batting .357 (10-28) with three extra-base hits, four RBIs and four runs scored…Mike Lee, who was acquired by by New Britain in a trade with Lancaster on August 2, will make his first appearance as a Bee tonight…

About the New Britain Bees
The New Britain Bees are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play all their home games at the newly renovated New Britain Stadium. For further information or to become a season ticket holder, 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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