Bridgeport Drops Pitchers Duel to Lancaster
August 22, 2014 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - August 22, 2014) - The Bridgeport Bluefish (17-27, 39-75) were defeated by the Lancaster Barnstormers (21-21, 60-52), 2-0 on Friday night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
The Barnstormers scored the first run of the game in the top of the fifth inning on an RBI single by Yusuke Kajimoto that just went off the glove of Bridgeport's leaping shortstop Juan Martinez. Lancaster catcher Keith Castillo scored on the play and Kajimoto was replaced at first base by pinch-runner Reegie Corona after Kajimoto injured his leg on the play. Lancaster then added a run in the top of the ninth inning on a Gabe Jacobo sacrifice fly, which was caught by Bluefish rightfielder Casper Wells, but it allowed Brett Carroll to score.
Bridgeport starting pitcher Matt Iannazzo (3-7) suffered the loss despite having his longest outing of the season going seven innings allowing one run, five hits and two walks with four strikeouts. Lancaster starting pitcher Mark Rogers (5-6) picked up the win going six innings giving up no runs, six hits and one walk with one strikeout. Barnstormers' closer Jason Urquidez picked up his 19th save of the season.
For the Bluefish, Sean Burroughs, Casper Wells and James Simmons each had two hits.
The Bluefish and Lancaster will play game three of their four-game series tomorrow night with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
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The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit the brand new BridgeportBluefish.com.
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