Bees Fall in Series Opener vs. Ducks
June 14, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: In a seesaw contest, the Bees dropped a close 5-4 series opener to the Long Island Ducks at Bethpage Ballpark.
The Game Changed When...: The game changed in the bottom half of the eighth inning when, with the game tied at four and a runner on first and two outs, Bees' pitcher Eric Fornataro was called for a balk that allowed the runner to move up to second base. The balk proved costly as Mike Dowd singled home the eventual game-winning run.
Pitchers of Record:
W: Amalio Diaz (4-1)| L: Eric Fornataro (1-2) | SV: Todd Coffey (8)
Player(s) of the Game: NB Greg Golson (4-5, HR, RBI, 2R, SB), LI Anthony Vega (1-4, 2 RBI, SB), LI, Dan Johnson (1-2, HR, RBI, 2BB, 2R)
Next Game:
Tale of the Tape - New Britain Bees (24-26, 4 GB) at Long Island Ducks (28-22, 0 GB)
Pitching Matchup - NB: Cole Johnson (4-4, 1.71)| LI: Jack Snodgrass (4-4, 3.13)
Bees Home Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
Broadcast: Youtube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: Outfielder Jon Jones extended his hitting streak to six games with a 1-3 night...Jones also moved into a tie for fourth in the league with 14 stolen bases...Bees' starter Brian Dupra tossed seven innings and allowed four runs (all earned) while striking out two in his first start of the season against the Ducks...
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