Rock Cats Lose to Senators 6-2 at New Britain Stadium Tuesday Night

Published on April 30, 2013 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Britain Rock Cats News Release


New Britain, CT- The New Britain Rock Cats were defeated by the Harrisburg Senators, 6-2 at New Britain Stadium on Tuesday night. It was the first time the Nationals affiliate defeated the Rock Cats in five games this season. The Senators scored four times off Alex Meyer in the fourth inning to earn their 12 win of the season. The Rock Cats made it a 4-2 game with a pair of runs in the 6th but Justin Bloxom's 2-run home run provided insurance for the visitors in the 8th.

The Twins top pitching prospect allowed a bases loaded walk and then a 2-run single by Jarad Head to take a 3-0 lead in the 4th. Justin Bloxom followed with a sacrifice fly. Meyer would settle down and retire 10 of the final 11 batters faced but was given his first loss in the Eastern League. He finished with 8 strikeouts which tied a season-high.

The Rock Cats scored their first run on a dropped popup by second baseman Ricky Hague in the 6th inning and later scored on a bases loaded walk by Reynaldo Rodriguez. Reliever, Ian Krol came in and struck out James Beresford with the bases loaded to end the rally. Beresford was ejected by home plate umpire Jasen Visconti.

Harrisburg's Justin Bloxom blasted a 2-run homer off reliever Jose Gonzalez in the 8th inning making it 6-2.

The Rock Cats and Senators will play the third of a four game series on Wednesday night at New Britain Stadium at 6:35PM. LHP Logan Darnell will pitch for New Britain.

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