Bees Eye Series Win in Finale vs. Patriots
August 28, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
New Britain- RHP Brian Dupra (4-3, 4.44) | Somerset- LHP Nik Turley (3-1, 2.52)
**Key to the Game - Southpaw Struggles:** The Bees have generally struggled against left-handed pitchers this season, collectively batting just .243 with a .319 on-base percentage (.273 BA, .333 OBP vs. right-handers). With lefty Nik Turley on the mound for the Patriots, the Bees will need to figure out a way to overcome their woes against southpaws to pick up an important series win against a division rival.
**Broadcast:** Bees' Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees ( a544be )). The game can also be heard on these radio stations, WDRC AM 1360 (Hartford), WMMW AM 1470 (Meriden), WWCO AM 1240 (Waterbury), and WSNG AM 610 (Torrington). Bees fans can also listen live by visiting www.talkofconnecticut.com.
**Bees Buzz:** Michael Crouse enters the series finale working on a nine-game hitting streak...Jon Griffin has driven in two runs in a game in each of the last three games...After last night's appearance, reliever Rob Bryson heads into this series finale with 299 career games pitched as a professional...
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