Bees Take Series vs. Bluefish with 5-4 Victory
August 25, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: A five-run second inning and a rock solid performance by the bullpen lead the Bees to the 5-4 win in the rubber match vs. the Bluefish.
The Game Changed When...:...the Bees erupted for five runs in the bottom of the second inning, highlighted by Jake McGuiggan's three-run home run to left. This gave the Bees enough of a cushion to hold off the Bluefish the rest of the game.
Pitchers of Record:
W: Jarret Leverett (4-7) | L: Chris Rearick (0-2) | SV: Rob Bryson (2)
Player(s) of the Game: NB Jake McGuiggan (2-3, 2B, HR, 3RBI) | NB Craig Maddox (3-4, R) | BPT Jose Gil (2-3, 2B, RBI)
Tomorrow:
Tale of the Tape - New Britain Bees (56-61, 20-27, 2nd half) at Somerset Patriots (62-54, 24-22 2nd half)
Pitching Matchup - NB: Daniel Sattler (1-1, 2.57) | SP: TBA
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Broadcast: Youtube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees). 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: Craig Maddox picked up his 600th career hit with a second inning single...With tonight's win by New Britain, the Bees and Bluefish end their season series with ten wins apiece...Michael Crouse extended his hitting streak to seven games...
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