Three More Extra-Base Hits For Stassi

(New Britain, CT– June 22, 2018) – The New Britain Bees (25-27) defeated the Atlantic League’s Road Warriors (12-39) 3-2 at New Britain Stadium on Friday night in the opener of a three-game weekend series in the Constitution State. The Bees have now won 11 of their last 15 games overall while improving to 13-8 in the month of June.

New Britain starting pitcher Tyler Badamo (2-4) picked up the win after allowing just two runs on four hits (one home run) in seven innings pitched, striking out three. Road Warriors starting pitcher Raul Rivera-Alicea (1-6) suffered the loss after surrendering three runs (two earned runs) on six hits across five innings of work, walking two and striking out three. Evan Scribner shut the door in the top half of the ninth inning for his team-leading sixth save of the season, striking out two in the process.

New Britain took a quick 2-0 lead versus Rivera-Alicea in the home half of the first inning by way of a pair of run-scoring doubles produced from Reid Brignac and Brock Stassi. The Road Warriors cut the deficit in half at 2-1 in the top of the third when Isaac Wenrich launched his first home run of the season, a solo shot to right against Badamo. The Bees took a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the frame when Stassi launched a booming RBI triple off the wall in right centerfield, scoring Jason Rogers, the third extra-base hit on the night for the left-hander and fifth hit in his first eight at-bats in a New Britain uniform. The visitors got to within 3-2 as they scratched a run across in the top of the seventh, but that was as close as they would get on the evening as the bullpen duo of Josh Outman and Scribner combined to record the final six outs as New Britain improved to 4-1 on their current seven-game homestand, with Stassi leading the way tallying three hits on the evening. Photo provided courtesy of Joe Doll.

The Bees continue their three-game weekend series with the Atlantic League’s Road Warriors at New Britain Stadium on Saturday, June 23^rd. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. It will be another Fireworks Saturday presented by Schaller Auto Group and Coors Light, as an amazing post-game fireworks spectacular will take place, and fans 21 and over can enjoy five dollar Coors Light drafts at any concession stand all night long. The Bees will also be hosting Scout Night in coordination with the Connecticut Rivers Council. All Boy and Girl Scouts are eligible for discounted tickets, food vouchers and a campout and movie in the outfield after the game! To sign your Scout up, visit www.ctrivers.org. CLICK HERE for tickets.

About the New Britain Bees

The New Britain Bees are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at New Britain Stadium. For information on ticket packages, group outings and sponsorships call 860-826-BEES (2337) or visit NBBees.com.

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 38 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 900 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. For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.

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