Bees Rally Late But Fall to York 5-4 in Extras
Published on July 17, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
**In 140 Characters or Less:** Despite a furious ninth inning rally to tie the game, the Bees dropped their third straight to York 5-4 in 13 innings.
**The Game Changed When...:**
Eric Fornataro, who had retired the first two batters of the 13th inning, allowed back-to-back baserunners before serving up the game-winning single to Jared Mitchell.
**Pitchers of Record:**
W: Luis Perdomo (3-1) | L: Eric Fornataro (1-4)
**Player(s) of the Game:** NB Jon Griffin (2-4, two-run HR) | NB Jarret Leverett (7 IP, three runs, 10 strikeouts) | YK Tyrelle Harris (6 IP, 4H, 0R, 11K)
**Next Game (Tuesday):**
_Tale of the Tape -_ Lancaster Barnstormers (38-40, 4-5 2nd half) vs. New Britain Bees (39-41, 3-7, 2nd half)
_Pitching Matchup -_ New Britain: Sean Gleason (2-3, 5.58) | LAN: TBA
_Bees Home Tickets:_ CLICK HERE ( 2c4787128d ) | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
_Broadcast:_ Youtube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees ( 27b13a49fd ))
**Bees Buzz:** Jarrett Leverett struck out his 100th career batter this afternoon and also became the first Bees' pitcher to strike out 10 batters in a game...Eric Fornataro made his 300th career professional appearance in this afternoon's game...Michael Crouse stole two bases today, which is the third time this season he has stolen two or more in one game (29 total steals on the season).
Atlantic League Stories from July 17, 2016
- Bats Keep Rolling to Finish off Sweep - Long Island Ducks
- Bluefish Win Third Straight - Bridgeport Bluefish
- Mitchell Walks Off, Revs Sweep Bees in 13th - York Revolution
- Lancaster Edges Southern Maryland, 3-2 - Lancaster Stormers
- Bees Rally Late But Fall to York 5-4 in Extras - New Britain Bees
- Bluefish win fourth straight game on offensive power - Bridgeport Bluefish
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