Bees Look for Win over Blue Crabs to Even Series
August 20, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
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**NEW BRITAIN BEES (54-58) AT SOUTHERN MARYLAND BLUE CRABS (43-68)**
**In 140 Characters or Less:** The Bees look to square up their series with the Blue Crabs tonight! First pitch 6:35PM!
**Series:** The Blue Crabs took the opener of the three-game series last night with a 9-6 win. After tonight's game, tomorrow's series finale will begin at 2:05PM.
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**The Bees:** During his eight-game hitting streak, third baseman Jovan Rosa is hitting .424 (14-33), with half of his 14 hits during the streak being doubles. He also has driven in five runs and scored four times over that span.
**The Opposition:** Michael Snyder has caused nightmares of late for Bees' pitchers. Over his past four games against New Britain, Snyder has hit .429 (6-14) with two doubles, a home run, seven RBIs and four runs scored.
**Starters**
New Britain- RHP Daniel Sattler (1-1, 2.57) | Southern Maryland- Daryl Thompson (4-6, 4.73)
**Key to the Game - High Flying Offense** Over its last five games, the Bees' offense has been firing on all cylinders as it has hit .322 (58-180) with 27 RBIs and 29 runs scored (5.8 runs per game). The Bees will look to ride that offensive production to a win in the middle game of this three-game series with Southern Maryland.
**Broadcast:** Bees' Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees ( 1bca64f068 )). 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:** Daniel Sattler tossed a career high six innings in his last start on August 15 vs. Long Island, allowing no runs while striking out six...Michael Crouse is hitting .474 (9-19) with a home run, five RBIs and six runs scored over his last five games...Reliever Kevin Vance has allowed just one run over his last 9.1 innings pitched with eight strikeouts and just five hits allowed in that span...
**About the New Britain Bees**
The New Britain Bees are in their inaugural season of Atlantic League of Professional Baseball play at New Britain Stadium. For further information or to reserve tickets, email tickets@nbbees.com, call 860-826-BEES (2337), or visit NBBees.com ( 6e049575aa ).
**About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)**
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