Bees Split Doubleheader with Barnstormers
Published on May 8, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
(Lancaster, Penn.) The New Britain Bees split a double header with the Lancaster Barnstormers on Sunday afternoon, taking game two by a score of 2-1 after dropping a 5-4 decision in game one. The Bees' win in game two was the franchise's first win outside the state of Connecticut.
In game one, the Barnstormers jumped out to a two-nothing lead with runs in the second and third innings, including a solo home run by leadoff hitter Travis Witherspoon in the third. However, New Britain would tie the game in the XX inning as James Skelton, who reached base on his league leading 14th walk of the season, stole second and scored on a Jon Jones double. Jones came around to score on a single by Greg Golson, giving him six RBIs on the year to lead the Bees.
New Britain took the lead in the sixth inning of game one, with Kevin Rivers scoring on a sacrifice fly by James Skelton and Jonathan Roof scored from second base on a throwing error on Lancaster catcher Charlie Cutler. However, Bees starter Josh Outman ran into trouble in the bottom of the sixth, walking Josh Bell and allowing a base hit to Josh Whitaker. New Britain Close Craig Stem entered the game, but both Bell and Whitaker came across to score the tying runs for the Barnstormers on a Cutler single. After getting the last out of the eighth, Stem allowed a leadoff single to Caleb Gindl in the bottom of the seventh, with Josh Whitaker smacking a walkoff double to deep center to score Gindl and give the Barnstormers the game one win.
In game two, Jon Griffin would account for both of the Bees' runs, doubling in Steve Carrillo and Golson in the third inning to give New Britain a 2-0 lead. That would be enough for Bees' starter Brian Dupra, who tossed 5.1 innings, allowing only one run while setting the Bees' franchise mark for strikeouts in a game with eight. Dupra gave way to Shawn Gilblair in the sixth inning, with Gilblair allowing a hit and a walk before striking out Josh Bell. Grady Wood then entered the game for New Britain, retiring the final four Barnstormers for his first save of the season.
Pitchers of Record (Game 1): WP - Mike Lee (1-0) | LP - Craig Stem (0-1)
Pitchers of Record (Game 2): WP - Brian Dupra (1-0) | LP: Austin Bibens-Dirkx (1-2) | SV - Grady Wood (1)
The Bees get back to action on Tuesday as they face the York Revolution in their first trip to PeoplesBank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM as Cole Johnson takes the mound for the Bees.
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.
Bees Buzz: Josh Outman recorded his 900th professional strikeout in game one with a strikeout of Mike McDade in the 3rd inning...Grady Wood has retired the last 7 batters that he's faced...Greg Golson added four singles over the two games...Jon Griffin added a pair of RBIs, tying him with Jovan Rosa for second on the team with 5.
Tuesday's Broadcast: YouTube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees) starting at 1:00 PM
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