NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Aberdeen Eighth Inning Leads to Win

Published on August 10, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


ABERDEEN, MD-The Aberdeen IronBirds (22-30) scored three unanswered runs, including two in the eighth inning, to earn a 3-2 win over the Connecticut Tigers (21-31) in the opening game of a three-game series at Ripken Stadium Friday night.

The game is the first of the year between the two clubs, who will also play a series at Dodd Stadium from August 18-20.

Connecticut scored a run in the first inning. CF Jake Stewart (1-5) doubled and moved to third base when RF Patrick Smith (2-5) reached on a throwing error by Aberdeen SS Joel Hutter. Stewart took home on the play for a 1-0 Tigers lead.

The Tigers scored another run in the fifth inning. SS Jared Reaves (1-4) led off the inning with a walk and Stewart reached base on a fielder's choice with Reaves forced out at second base. Stewart scored on a double by LF Danry Vasquez (2-5) for a 2-0 lead.

Aberdeen scored a run in the sixth inning against Connecticut RHP Angel Nesbitt (1-3).

RF Lucas Herbst (3-4) singled and scored on a double by SS Joel Hutter (2-4).

In the eighth inning 2B Creede Simpson (1-4) tripled and scored on a single by Herbst. A wild pitch moved Herbst to second base and a groundout by SS Joel Hutter (2-4) advanced Herbst to third base. He scored on a passed ball for a 3-2 lead.

The Tigers and Aberdeen IronBirds play game two of their series on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. RHP Charlie Gillies (0-3, 3.47) gets the start for Connecticut against RHP Brady Wager (0-1, 8.22) for Aberdeen. 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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