Preview - Bees Look for Series Win in School Day Game
May 26, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: Have breakfast with the Bees as New Britain looks for a series win against the Lancaster Barnstormers in the final 10:35 AM School Day Game of the season!
Series: The Bees and Barnstormers have played two extra inning games to start the series, with each team winning one. Lancaster took Tuesday game by a 5-4 score in 10 innings while the Bees walked off with a win in 14 innings last night 9-8.
Bees Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees: The Bees pounded out 14 hits in last night's game, with Shawn Gilblair picking up his first win of the season. James Skelton appeared at second base in the 13th and 14th innings last night, his first appearance at the position for the Bees. Michael Crouse, the former Barnstormer, has a hit in each game since being acquired by the Bees last Saturday.
The Opposition: After going 48 2/3 innings without a home run, the Barnstormers hit a pair last night with Josh Whitaker and Charlie Cutler each tallying a round tripper. Overall, the Barnstormers had 17 hits on the night against the Bees. Meanwhile, 8 pitchers appeared in last night's game for Lancaster, each going at least one inning.
Starters
New Britain- RHP Brian Dupra (3-0, 1.40 ERA) | RHP J.D. Martin (1-1, 6.84)
Key to the Game- Speed Demons: After a four hour and thirty-five minute game last night and extra innings over the last two games, New Britain will turn to one of their fastest-working starters in Brian Dupra in order to limit fatigue. Also, look for the Bees to steal early and often, with Crouse, Jon Jones and Roof the likely candidates.
Broadcast: YouTube (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Promotions and Special Events: Today is the final Baseball In Education School Day Game of the 2016 season! Over 3,500 school children from New Britain, Plainville, and Meriden will be at the game, with a special 10:35 AM first pitch!
Bees Buzz: The Bees improved to 3-2 in extra innings this season with last night's win...Brian Dupra is 4th in the Atlantic League in ERA as at 1.40...Michael Crouse has 3 steals for the Bees in 4 games, and trails Scott Kelly (SOM) for the league lead by 2 (15-13)...Shawn Gilblair has not yet allowed a run this season.
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