Bees Swat Skeeters 7-6
August 13, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
**In 140 Characters or Less:** For the second straight game the Bees beat the Skeeters in a tight one run game, taking this one 7-6.
**The Game Changed When...:**With the Skeeters down by one in the top of the ninth with one out, Shawn Gilblair induced a 4-6-3 double play to secure a series win for the Bees
**Pitchers of Record:**
W: Anthony Marzi (3-1) | L: Sean Gallagher (7-7) | SV: Shawn Gilblair (8)
**Player(s) of the Games:**NBB: Anthony Marzi (4.2 IP, 0R, 2H) | Craig Maddox (2-4, 4RBI, R) | Sugar Land: Rene Tosoni (3-3, HR, 2R, 3RBI)
**Tomorrow:**
_Tale of the Tape -_ New Britain Bees (50-56, 14-22 2nd half) vs. Sugar Land Skeeters (56-50, 21-15 2nd half)
_Pitching Matchup -_ New Britain: Jarret Leverett (3-7, 2.94) | Sugar Land: Roy Merritt (6-2, 3.01)
_Tickets-_ CLICK HERE ( 071ea69f53 ) | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
_Broadcast:_ Youtube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees ( 3d3b382289 )). 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.
_Promotions:_ Tomorrow is Hardware City Family Fun-Day! New Britain Stadium is the place to bring the whole family on Sundays! Prior to the game, fans will be invited onto the field for an autograph session with the Bees. After the game, kids (and kids at heart) can take the field and Run the Bases!
**Bees Buzz:**Craig Maddox's four RBIs brought him to 300 for his career...Tonight's win was the 1,596th career win for Bees manager Stan Cliburn...This is the first Bees three-game winning streak since July 1st (Game 2)-3rd in Southern Maryland...Anthony Marzi has pitched 13.1 consecutive scoreless innings...
**About the New Britain Bees**
The New Britain Bees are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play all their home games at the newly renovated New Britain Stadium. For further information, or to reserve seats, email tickets@nbbees.com, call 860-826 BEES (2337) or visit NBBees.com.
**About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)**
The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 35 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the U.S. population.
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