Bees Fall to Revolution in Series Opener
Published on May 10, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
(York, Penn.) Cole Johnson turned in another quality start for the New Britain Bees, but the offense could not support the right-hander as the Bees dropped the opener of the three-game series on the road vs. the York Revolution 3-1.
PITCHERS OF RECORD- W: Kelvin De La Cruz (3-1) | L: Cole Johnson (2-2) | SV: Mike DeMark (7)
Johnson, who entered the game with a 0.47 ERA, allowed just three runs on six hits in six innings of work. One of those hits, however, was a two-run home run off the bat of former Los Angeles Dodger Jason Repko, which gave the Revolution an early 2-0 lead after three innings. York would score one more off Johnson in the fifth on a two-out RBI double by catcher Isaias Tejada.
While the Bees tallied seven hits and three walks against Revolution pitching, the offense could not manage to manufacture runs to support Johnson. The Bees' lone run on the night came off the bat of first baseman Jon Griffin, who homered for the first time this season off Revolution reliever Beau Vaughn in the sixth after taking over for starter Kelvin De La Cruz.
Game two of the three game series begins tomorrow at 6:30 PM, with New Haven native Josh Zeid getting the ball for the Bees. The Revolution will counter with right-hander Mike McClendon.
Bees Buzz: Catcher James Skelton reached base in all three trips to the plate tonight (two singles and a walk), and raised his season average to .371...The Bees stole three bases tonight, and have now stolen nine bases in the past four games combined...UConn alum Anthony Marzi pitched two scoreless inning in relief of Johnson
Tomorrow's Broadcast: YouTube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees)
Bees Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office starting at 9 AM | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees return home Friday, May 13th to start a three game set against the Bridgeport Bluefish. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM as the Bees will host a postgame Pyrotechnics Extravaganza as well as Halloween in May! The first 1,000 fans will receive a Stan Cliburn Face Fan as well! On Saturday, May 14th, the Bees will host Polish Heritage Night for the first time ever, and Sunday May 15th will feature a Children's Book Drive presented by River Valley Wealth Management to benefit the Berlin Peck Memorial Library. Tickets for all three games are available by calling (860) 826-BEES (2337), online at nbbees.com, or by visiting the New Britain Stadium Box Office.
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