Bees Look for Win in Season Series Finale
August 25, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees look to take the final game of the season series vs. the Bluefish! First pitch 6:35PM!
Series: The Bluefish took the middle game of the three-game series last night to knot the series at a game apiece. The ¬ËFish head into the final game of the season series leading 10-9.
Promotions: Tonight is Teacher Appreciation Night at New Britain Stadium! Use the promo code "TEACHER" when purchasing tickets to get $2 off! Also, one fan in attendance is guaranteed to win $500, courtesy of Frank Marrocco, CPA! It is also Thirsty Thursday! The Sam Adams Rooftop Bar will be open to all fans (21+) and will feature drink specials, including half price domestics all night long!
The Bees: In three games (two starts) against Bridgeport this season, left-hander Jarret Leverett has allowed just four earned runs in 16.2 innings, good for a 2.16 ERA. In his last start against the Bluefish, the native of Georgia allowed just one run in seven innings on July 23.
The Opposition: During his five-game hitting streak, catcher Jose Gil is batting .474 (9-19) with three doubles, four RBIs, and two runs scored, and is hitting .292 (7-24) in seven games against the Bees.
Starters
New Britain- LHP Jarret Leverett (3-7, 3.40) | Bridgeport- RHP Ross Seaton (0-2, 7.78)
Key to the Game - Bring 'Em Home The Bees have left 21 runners on base through the first two games of this series against the Bluefish, including 13 in last night's 4-3 extra-inning loss. To end the season series 10-10 against the Bluefish, the Bees will have to figure out a way to turn those baserunners into runs on the scoreboard.
Broadcast: Bees' Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees)
Bees Buzz: Both Michael Crouse (six) and Greg Golson (seven) enter tonight's game with hitting streaks of at least five games...Craig Maddox is one hit away from reaching 600 hits in his professional career...Over his last six games against Bridgeport, James Skelton is hitting .450 (9-20) with five runs scored and five RBIs...
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