ROSA HITS 7TH HR OF THE SEASON IN 3-1 LOSS

 

In 140 Characters or Less: Marzi picks up 100th career strikeout, fans 6 total batters, but Bees fall in series opener to Lancaster 3-1 #NewBritainVsEverybody

 

The Game Changed When… Rico Noel led off the bottom of the 7th inning with a triple for the Barnstormers. Lastings Milledge would follow, notching an RBI single to score Noel. Lancaster’s lead would be extended to 2-0, proving to be the game winning play as the 3-1 final score would be reached.

 

Pitchers of Record: W: Nate Reed (2-4) | L: Anthony Marzi (5-5)

 

Player(s) of the Game: Nate Reed (Lancaster) – 9 IP, CG, 1 ER, 12 K, 1 BB | Jovan Rosa (New Britain) – 1-4, HR, RBI

 

Next Game: Tuesday, June 27th, 6:30 P.M.

 

Tale of the Tape – New Britain Bees (25-39) vs. Lancaster Barnstormers (34-29)

Starting Pitchers – New Britain: RHP Jonathan Pettibone (1-2, 2.61) | Lancaster: RHP Bryan Evans (4-2, 4.82)

 

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

 

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:

 

Friday, June 30th vs. Bridgeport: Fat Tire Friday/Foul Pole Friday

Saturday, July 1st vs. Bridgeport: Fireworks!

Sunday, July 2nd vs. Bridgeport: Martin Rosol’s Giveaway/Schaller Hardware City Family Fun-Day

Monday, July 3rd vs. Somerset: Dollar Day Monday

Tuesday, July 4th vs. Somerset: Independence Day/New Britain Day

Wednesday, July 5th vs. Somerset: YMCA Fun “4” Everyone Day

 

Broadcast: The Bees’ Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees) and Facebook Live (facebook.com/newbritainbees), starting at 6:15 P.M.

 

Bees Buzz: The strikeout of K.C. Hobson in the bottom of the 6th inning of today’s game was Anthony Marzi’s 100th strikeout of his professional career…Jordan Hinshaw’s hitting streak was snapped at 14 games. That streak is now the longest in Bees franchise history…Anthony Marzi struck out 6 batters in his outing, which ties the season high for most strikeouts in a single game by a Bees pitcher…Yusuke Kajimoto has recorded a hit in 4 of his last 5 games…After Jovan Rosa’s 9th inning home run to break up the shutout, Anthony Marzi is still the only pitcher in the Atlantic League this year to have a complete game 9 inning shutout this season. Nate Reed carried one through 8 2/3 innings…Jovan Rosa extended his consecutive games played for the Bees streak to 204, and his overall consecutive games played streak to 227, including postseason.

 

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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