Bees Battle But Fall to Bluefish on Walk-Off Home Run
Published on June 11, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees put together another late rally but ultimately fall on Jose Cuevas' walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
The Game Changed When...: After the Bees had come back in the seventh inning to tie the game at two, it looked as if the game might head to extra innings. However, first baseman Jose Cuevas delivered the second walk-off home run of the year for the Bluefish over the Bees in the bottom of the ninth to win it for Bridgeport.
Pitchers of Record:
W: Eric Niesen (2-2) | L: Eric Fornataro (1-1)
Player(s) of the Game: NB Jonathan Roof (2-4, game-tying RBI triple), NB Brandon Fry (3.2 scoreless innings of relief), BPT Jose Cuevas (1-4, walk-off home run)
Tomorrow:
Tale of the Tape - New Britain Bees (24-24, GB 2.5) at Bridgeport Bluefish (19-30, GB 8)
Pitching Matchup - NB: Josh Outman (1-2, 3.97)| BPT: Dan Johnson (0-2, 7.50)
Bees Home Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
Broadcast: Talk of Connecticut (WDRC AM 1360 Hartford, WMMW AM 1470 Meriden, WWCO AM 1240 Waterbury, and WSNG AM 610 Torrington) and Youtube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: Kyle Simon tossed three perfect innings in his first start since May 12, picking up one strikeout...Craig Maddox continued his hot hitting against Bridgeport this season with a 2-4 night tonight (now hitting .500, or 17-34, vs. Bluefish in 2016)...Michael Crouse stole his 16th base of the season tonight, tying him for second in the ALPB in that category...
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