In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees try to get Stan Cliburn one step closer to 1,600 career wins as they look for their second straight win over the Ducks! First pitch 6:35PM!

Series: The Bees narrowed the Ducks’ lead in the season series to 8-6 with last night’s series opening 4-2 win. The teams play two more games in this series at New Britain Stadium following tonight’s game.

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

The Bees: Bees starting pitcher Nate Roe has allowed two earned runs or less in two of his three starts for the Bees this season. As a starter, the right-hander has posted a 2-0 record with a 3.46 ERA (4.69 ERA in five games overall).

The Opposition: Delta Cleary Jr. is hitting .444 (12-27) with four extra-base hits, five RBIs and five runs scored during his seven-game hitting streak, and is hitting .342 in ten games against the Bees this season.

Starters
New Britain- RHP Nate Roe (2-0, 4.69) | Long Island- Bobby Blevins (1-7, 5.62)

Key to the Game: Pitching In- Bees pitchers have been throwing the ball extremely well of late, which has helped the Bees post a 4-1 record of the last five games. In that span, the team’s pitchers have posted a 2.20 ERA while striking out 32 batters. The Bees will hope to receive more of that great pitching to take their second straight over the Ducks.

Broadcast: YouTube (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).

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Bees Buzz: Bees manager Stan Cliburn is sitting on 1,597 career wins entering tonight’s game…Craig Maddox has a six-game hitting streak against the Long Island Ducks…Reliever Rob Bryson has held opponents scoreless in five of his six appearances as a Bee this season, including four straight…

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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