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In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees held on in the 9th inning to beat the Skeeters 11-9, sweeping the four-game series and winning their sixth straight overall.

Emoji Recap: Michael Crouse 🌟. Two 🖐-run innings for the 🐝. 💪

The Game Changed When…: …Bees’ closer Shawn Gilblair, summoned after four runs for the Skeeters tightened the lead to just two in the bottom of the ninth, got Rene Tosoni to bounce out to second base with the bases loaded to nail down the sweep for the Bees.

Pitchers of Record:
W: Nate Roe (4-1) | L: Sean Gleason (0-1) | SV: Shawn Gilblair (16)

Player(s) of the Game: NB Michael Crouse (2-4, 2B, HR, 2RBI, 2 SB, BB, 3R)  | NB Cole Garner (2-5, HR, 3RBI, 2R)  | SL Travis Scott (2-5, 2B, HR, 5RBI, 2R)

Tomorrow:
Tale of the Tape – Long Island Ducks (64-59, 24-29 2nd half) at New Britain Bees (62-62, 26-28, 2nd half)
Pitching Matchup – NB: Kyle Simon (6-5, 2.95) | LI: Bobby Blevins (2-9, 5.84)
Tickets: CLICK HERE | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
Broadcast: Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/newbritainbees). The game can also be heard on these radio stations, WDRC AM 1360 (Hartford), WMMW AM 1470 (Meriden), WWCO AM 1240 (Waterbury), and WSNG AM 610 (Torrington). Bees fans can also listen live by visiting www.talkofconnecticut.com.
Promotions: Tomorrow is Foul Pole Friday! If a designated Bees player hits a home run off of one of the foul poles during the game, one lucky fan will win $50,000! Also, following the conclusion of the game, the final pyrotechnics show of the season will take place!

Bees Buzz: Jonathan Roof set a new career high for hits in a season with his 107th base hit of the season (previous career best set in 2014)…Craig Maddox extended his hitting streak to nine games…The sweep of the Skeeters by the Bees was New Britain’s second sweep of a four-game series this year…The Bees finished 6-1 on their seven-game road trip and are three games out of first in the second half Liberty Division standings…

About the New Britain Bees

The New Britain Bees are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and are in their inaugural season of play at New Britain Stadium. Tickets for the 2017 season, as well as all remaining 2016 home games, are available by calling 860-826-BEES (2337), online at NBBees.com, or by visiting the New Britain Stadium Box Office.

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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