BEES DEFEAT SKEETERS 7-6 IN 11 INNINGS

In 140 Characters or Less: Michael Baca gets his first career RBI as the Bees #BeatTheStreak, defeating Sugar Land 7-6 in 11 innings #BeesInTheHeartOfTexas

The Game Changed When… Michael Baca brought in Michael Crouse with a single in the top of the 11th inning, notching his first professional career RBI. That would give New Britain the 7-6 lead, and they would hold on to that lead to snap their losing streak.

Pitchers of Record: W: Brandon Shimo (1-0) | L: Felipe Paulino (1-1)

Player(s) of the Game: Paul Kronenfeld (New Britain) – 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, BB | Andy Wilkins (Sugar Land) – 2-4, 2B, BB

Next Game: Wednesday, May 10th, 8:05 P.M.

Tale of the Tape – New Britain Bees (5-13) vs. Sugar Land Skeeters (11-8)
Starting Pitchers – New Britain: Anthony Marzi (1-1, 4.84) | Sugar Land: Kyle Drabek (0-2, 9.00)

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

Broadcast: The Bees’ Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees) and Facebook Live (facebook.com/newbritainbees), starting at 7:50 P.M.

Bees Buzz: Brandon Shimo earned his first Atlantic League win in the game…Paul Kronenfeld notched his first Atlantic League RBI with a single in the 2nd inning to bring in Conor Bierfeldt…Jovan Rosa extended his consecutive games played for the Bees streak to 158...Jake McGuiggan now has 5 RBI in the series, and has reached base safely in 8 straight games…Jovan Rosa hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot in the 3rd inning…Jon Griffin had 3 hits in the game, the first time since April 23rd that a Bees player recorded that many hits in a single game (Steve Carrillo).

About the New Britain Bees

The New Britain Bees are in their second season of play as a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and 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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