Aguasvivas Homers Twice; Tigers Sweep DH
July 2, 2012 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release
NORWICH-The Connecticut Tigers (5-10) won game one of a doubleheader by a score of 8-0 before earning a 7-6 win in game two over the Vermont Lake Monsters (8-7) before 914 fans at Dodd Stadium on Monday night.
The Tigers started the scoring with a single run in the second inning of game one.
RF Jeff McVaney (1-3) doubled and scored when CF Patrick Smith (2-4) singled.
Connecticut tacked on two more runs in the third inning. SS Jordan Dean (1-3) walked and went to second base when LF Danry Vasquez (2-4) singled. McVaney was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Aguasvivas hit a two-run single to make it 3-0.
After the Tigers scored a run in the fourth inning, Smith hit a solo home run and Aguasvivas hit a two-run home run in a four-run, fifth inning for an 8-0 lead.
RHP Edgar De La Rosa pitched six scoreless innings to earn the win.
The scoring started early in game two of the doubleheader. Vermont jumped out to the early 2-0 lead before the Tigers scored two runs in the first inning. CF Jake Stewart (0-2) walked and LF Danry Vasquez (2-3) singled. 1B Juaner Aguasvivas (2-3) walked and RF Patrick Smith cleared the bases with a double. He scored when 3B Brett Harrison (1-2) reached base on an error for a 4-2 lead.
After the Lake Monsters scored sing runs in the second and third innings to tie the score at 4-4, the Tigers scored three runs in the fourth inning to earn a 7-4 lead. Aguasvivas hit his second home run of the doubleheader, a two-run home run to give the Tigers a three-run lead.
The Tigers and Lake Monsters finish their series on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. It's dollar hot dog night presented by Kayem Hot Dogs. The Tigers will send RHP Endrys Briceno (0-1, 14.63) to the mound against RHP Deyvi Jimenez (0-1, 10.29) for the Lake Monsters 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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