In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees hit four home runs but the Somerset Patriots erupted for eight runs in the eighth inning to spoil the Bees’ season finale by a score of 13-6.  

 

Emoji Recap: #️⃣1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣✔️

 

The Game Changed When…The Bees had a 4-2 lead heading into the eighth inning but the Patriots came marching back and scored eight runs which was too much for the Bees to overcome. 

 

Pitchers of Record: W: Rich Mascheri (1-0) | L: Eric Fornataro (1-5)

 

Player(s) of the Game: NB: Michael Crouse (2-5, R, RBI, HR) | Jovan Rosa (2-4, 2R, RBI, BB) | SOM: Yovan Gonzalez (5-5, 3R, 2RBI)

 

Bees Buzz: Jovan Rosa ends the season as the Bees’ home run leader with 13…Dylan Thompson shut out Somerset for 10 innings in two starts against them this season…Nick Murphy hit his first career home run in the eighth inning…

 

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 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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