KAJIMOTO TRIPLES, GETS 2 HITS IN 8-1 LOSS TO REVOLUTION

 

In 140 Characters or Less: Kajimoto collects 2 hits with a triple, Hinshaw extends on base streak to 18 games in 8-1 loss to the Revolution #ItsBetterWithTheBees

 

The Game Changed When… The Revolution had a 1-0 lead going to the top of the 2nd inning, and they sent 7 batters to the plate. They would score 2 runs led by RBI singles from Alonzo Harris and Alexi Casilla. It would make the score 3-0 and prove to be enough to secure the victory.

 

Pitchers of Record: W: Stephen Janas (2-5) | L: Nick Greenwood (1-3)

 

Player(s) of the Game: Telvin Nash (York) – 3-5, 2B, HR, 2 RBI | Yusuke Kajimoto (New Britain) – 2-4, 3B

 

Next Game: Saturday, July 29th, 6:35 P.M.

 

Tale of the Tape – York Revolution (12-9, 40-51) vs. New Britain Bees (7-13, 33-57)

Starting Pitchers – New Britain: RHP Jonathan Pettibone (1-4, 4.05) | York: LHP Logan Williamson (4-6, 4.54)

 

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

 

PROMOTIONS: Saturday is the New Britain Bees Summer Block Party! Beginning at 4:00 P.M. in the New Britain Stadium parking lot, it will feature food trucks, music, lawn games, and much more! Gates will open for the game at 5:35 P.M., and after the game: FIREWORKS!

 

Broadcast: The Bees’ Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees) and Facebook Live (facebook.com/newbritainbees), starting at 6:20 P.M.

 

Bees Buzz: With a walk in the bottom of the 2nd inning, Jordan Hinshaw extended his team leading season high on base streak to 18 consecutive games…Yusuke Kajimoto hit his third triple of the season in the bottom of the 3rd inning, his 10th triple of his Atlantic League career…Tonight’s game was Nick Greenwood’s 97th start of his professional career…Yusuke Kajimoto’s batting average against York has increased from .310 to .333 after tonight’s game…Brandon Fry has appeared in 4 consecutive games out of the bullpen. With 1 inning of relief tonight, he is now 2 2/3 innings away from 100 innings pitched in a Bees uniform…James Skelton drew his league leading 64th walk of the season in tonight’s game…Jovan Rosa extended his consecutive games played for the Bees streak to 230, and his overall consecutive games played streak to 253, 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 37 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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