Atlanta Blaze Drop Contest to Dallas Rattlers
Published on June 24, 2018 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Atlanta Blaze News Release
Despite a five-point performance by rookie Connor Kelly, the Blaze fall to the first place Rattlers
Kennesaw, GA- The Atlanta Blaze (3-6) fell to the the Dallas Rattlers (8-2) last night at Fifth Third Bank Stadium, 14-16, behind stellar play in goal by rookie Connor Kelly. Kelly, the Blaze's first-round draft pick put up his first hat trick as well as his first two-point goal, to supply five points for the Blaze. The Blaze were also bolstered by goalie Adam Ghitelman who ended the game with a 61% save percentage.
LSM Scott Ratliff, typically known for his two-pointers, scored one goal and supplied two assists. Deemer Class and Matt Gibson both put up two goals, and faceoff specialist Joe Nardella put up a goal and an assist. John Ranagan of the Rattlers had four goals and one two-point goal, barely edging Kelly out for Coca Cola Player of the Game.
Following a break for the World Games, the Blaze will return to Fifth Third Bank Stadium on July 26th to take on the Chesapeake Bayhawks
The Atlanta Blaze will return home on June 26th. All Atlanta Blaze home games are played at Fifth Third Bank Stadium on the campus of Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. Single-game tickets are on sale now at AtlantaBlaze.com/Tickets
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