NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Tigers Complete Sweep in Lowell

Published on July 20, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
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LOWELL, MA-Connecticut Tigers SS Jared Reaves (2-4) hit an RBI double to left field to break a 4-4 tie and 1B Juaner Aguasvivas (3-4) added four RBIs to power the Connecticut Tigers (14-18) to a 7-4 win and a two-game series sweep over the Lowell Spinners (9-22) at LeLacheur Park on Friday night.

Connecticut has won nine of its last 11 games dating back to July 9 in Mahoning Valley where the Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak. Friday's victory also marks the first series sweep of 2012 for the Tigers.

The Spinners scored two runs in the second inning on a two-run home run by RF Matt Marquis (2-4). 1B Jake Davies (1-4) led off the inning with a single. Marquis pulled a hanging slider over the left field wall for his first home run of the season and a 2-0 Lowell lead.

The Tigers scored two runs in the second inning to tie the game. Reaves walked and went to second base on a single to right field by LF Danry Vasquez (3-3). Aguasvivas lined a double to left field to score both runners.

Lowell broke the tie the two runs in the third inning. SS Deven Marero (1-3) walked and moved to second base when 3B Kolbrin Vitek (1-4) reached on a fielder's choice. DH Matt Gedman (1-4) hit a bloop single to center field and Marero scored with Vitek reaching third base. Davies hit a ground ball to Connecticut 2B Devon Travis, who flipped the ball to SS Jared Reaves in an attempt to turn a double play. Reaves took his foot off of second base and threw to first for a single out. Vitek scored from third base for a 4-2 lead.

The Tigers tied the game scoring two runs on just one hit in the fifth inning. CF Jake Stewart (1-3) walked and moved to third base when Reaves doubled. Vazquez and Aguasvivas followed with back-to-back sacrifice flies to score both runners for a 4-4 tied score.

The Tigers and Spinners start a two-game series at Dodd Stadium on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. There will fireworks after the game and the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Connecticut Tigers Coffee Mug. The pre-game features a special first pitch delivery by the LIFE STAR helicopter. The LIFE STAR crew will be on hand to greet fans from 6:00 p.m.

until 6:30 p.m. as they enter the stadium. There will be a premium wine tasting event at "The Yard Bar and Grill" during the game sponsored by Connecticut Distributors. A special ticket is required for this event. The evening ends with a Boy Scout Sleepover underneath the stars at Dodd Stadium. RHP Raynel Velette (2-1, 3.72) will get the start for the Spinners against LHP Hua-Wei Lo (1-1, 3.27) for the Tigers. Pre-game radio coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1310 WICH and online at www.cttigers.com .

The Connecticut Tigers are the Class-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play in the New York-Penn League. The Tigers saw a 23% increase in attendance in 2011, (the 4th highest in Minor League Baseball), and are in their 3rd season at Dodd Stadium. Tickets are now on sale! The Box Office is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, tickets can be purchased over the phone at (860) 887-7962. For more information go online to cttigers.com .

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