Preview - Bees Look for Series Win in School Day Game
April 27, 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 Long Island Ducks in the first 10:35 AM School Day Game!
Series: The Bees and Ducks have split the first two games of this three game series. Long Island took Monday's contest by a 5-2 score, with the Bees won their first ever extra inning game last night by a 2-1 score.
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The Bees: New Britain's pitching has led the team, with the Bees' bullpen pitching five perfect innings last night. Meanwhile, Greg Golson snapped out of his slump last night with two hits, including the walkoff winner in the 11th inning.
The Opposition: The Ducks only mustered 3 hits against New Britain pitching last night, and have not scored in 10 straight innings. Lew Ford has been the catalyst for the Long Island, scoring the Ducks' lone run yesterday and has 5 hits against New Britain this series.
Starters - LHP Nick Greenwood (1-0, 0.00 ERA) | Long Island: LHP Darin Downs (0-0, 1.80)
Key to the Game - Ducks on the Pond: The Bees left 13 runners on base last night and have left more than 45 men on base in their first 6 games. New Britain needs to work on scoring runs when runners are on base, and will look to improve their situational hitting.
Promotions and Special Events: Today is the School Day Game, presented by Whitson's Catering Services! Over 3,500 school children from New Britain, Plainville, and Meriden will be at the game, with a special 10:35 AM first pitch! It's also the first Winning Inning Wednesday, Throughout each Wednesday home game, the Bees will designate a specific occurrence during each inning. If the event occurs during that inning, one lucky fan will win $10,000!
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Bees' Buzz: Grady Wood has six strikeouts in four innings of work this season. He struck out four batters in a row yesterday...The Bees head on their first road trip tomorrow, when they travel to Bridgeport to face the Bluefish...Jon Jones, Anthony Hewitt , Kevin Rivers, and Jovan Rosa are the only Bees to start every game...Greg Golson has three stolen bases, while James Skelton has thrown our three of four runners trying to steal on the season.
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