GRIFFIN HOMERS IN SECOND STRAIGHT GAME AS BEES WIN

 

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In 140 Characters or Less: Griffin homers in second straight game as Bees open 4 game road series against Sugar Land with 3-2 comeback win #NewBritainVsEverybody

 

The Game Changed When… The Skeeters were hanging on to a 2-1 lead in the top of the 9th inning, and Jon Griffin stepped up to the plate with Jake McGuiggan on first base. Griffin would hit a 2 run home run to right center field, giving New Britain the 3-2 lead. They would continue to hold that lead as Gilblair would notch his 17th save.

 

Pitchers of Record: W: Brian Dupra (4-9) | L: Felipe Paulino (4-4) | SV: Shawn Gilblair (17)

 

Player(s) of the Game: Jon Griffin (New Britain) – 1-4, HR, 2 RBI | Anthony Giansanti (Sugar Land) – 1-4, HR, 2 RBI 

 

Next Game: Tuesday, August 29th, 12:05 P.M.

 

Tale of the Tape – New Britain Bees (22-27, 48-71) vs. Sugar Land Skeeters (23-27, 53-67)

Starting Pitchers –

 

Game 1: New Britain: LHP Greg Nappo (2-1, 4.57) | Sugar Land: RHP Mitch Talbot (6-3, 3.64)

Game 2: New Britain: RHP Nate Roe (5-5, 3.43) | Sugar Land: RHP Zech Zinicola (0-2, 4.09)

 

UPCOMING GAMES (Hosted at New Britain Stadium):

 

Tuesday, August 29th at Sugar Land: Doubleheader (Game 1 at 12:05 P.M.)

Wednesday, August 30th at Sugar Land: 9:05 A.M.

 

More information about these games can be found HERE.

 

Broadcast: The Bees’ Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees) and Facebook Live (facebook.com/newbritainbees), starting at 11:50 A.M.

 

Bees Buzz: Jon Griffin has homered in back to back games…Today’s game was Brian Dupra’s first win since May 14th against Long Island. He had lost 9 decisions prior to today’s win…In his start today, Casey Coleman pitched 5 full innings only throwing 55 pitches, 38 of them for strikes…Today’s game was 5 minutes longer than New Britain’s shortest 9 inning game of the season (2:07)…The Bees are now 3-59 when they are trailing after 7 innings...New Britain has had back to back come from behind wins. This win is their 19th come from behind win all season…Jon Griffin has had multiple RBI in back to back games…Shawn Gilblair has earned a save in back to back games, as well as a save in his last 5 consecutive outings…Mike Hepple has not allowed an earned run in 6 appearances against Sugar Land this season (8 innings pitched)…Jovan Rosa extended his consecutive games played for the Bees streak to 259, and his overall consecutive games played streak to 282, 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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