NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Aberdeen Takes Series with 3-1 Win

Published on August 12, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


ABERDEEN, MD-The Aberdeen IronBirds (23-31) scored two runs in the fourth inning to earn a 3-1win over the Connecticut Tigers (24-29) at Ripken Stadium Sunday afternoon.

The IronBirds scored two runs in the fourth inning against Connecticut LHP Hua-Wei Lo (2-2). CF Anthony Vega (1-4) singled and moved to second base when RF Lucas Herbst (0-4) reached on an error.

2B Creede Simpson (1-4) singled to score Vega and SS Joel Hutter (1-4) doubled home Herbst for a 2-0 lead.

The Tigers scored a single run in the seventh inning. CF Jake Stewart (2-4) singled and moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt by LF Danry Vasquez (2-3). CF Patrick Smith (1-4) lined a double to center field to score Stewart for a 2-1 lead.

Aberdeen 1B Cameron Edman (1-3) hit a solo home run over the center field wall in the eighth inning to increase the lead to 3-1.

The Tigers take the next two days off for the NYPL all-star break and return to play Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. against the Hudson Valley Renegades, the NYPL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, at Dodd Stadium. It's a "Grand Slam Family Four Pack Wednesday" with four reserved seats, four hot dogs, four sodas and a box of popcorn all for $40.00. It's also a Price Chopper Wednesday ticket offer with fans that present their Price Chopper Advantage Card at the Dodd Stadium Box Office getting a buy one, get one ticket free offer.

Please note the offers cannot be combined.

The pitchers have yet to be announced and radio coverage starts at 6:50 p.m.

Wednesday night on AM 1310 WICH and online at 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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