Bluefish Blast Blue Crabs
Published on August 25, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - August 25, 2011) - The Bridgeport Bluefish (24-16, 56-47) collected 17 hits against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (18-20, 56-47) leading to a 15-4 victory on Thursday night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
Bridgeport's offense produced throughout the night. Brock Peterson had four hits, scored twice and drove in three runs. The designated hitter also had a pair of doubles. Wes Bankston smacked his 22nd homer of the season which ranks second among Atlantic League players this season. The first baseman earned three hits, came home twice, and collected three RBI. Andres Perez smacked three doubles, scored twice, and drove in three Bluefish runners. Michael Moras also earned three hits while Adam Greenberg touched home plate three times.
The Bluefish scored the first twelve runs before Southern Maryland broke the shutout in the seventh. Travis Garcia hit a three-run shot to left in the eighth; but the Blue Crabs could not get closer as the home team picked up three insurance runs.
Esteban Yan (1-3) had his strongest outing for the Bluefish as he lasted eight innings and surrendered four runs. Antonio Alfonseca pitched the final frame.
Joe Gannon (1-2) suffered the loss for the Blue Crabs as the righthanded starter gave up twelve runs in five-and-one-third-innings.
The Bluefish continue a three game home series against Southern Maryland on Friday. First pitch at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The gates open one hour before first pitch. Piggy Bank Giveaway is presented by People's United Bank.
For those that are unable to make the trip to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, Bluefish fans can listen to the contest live on bridgeportbluefish.com. The voice of the Bridgeport Bluefish, Perry Miles, will have the call of the action. The pre-game show airs at 6:45 p.m.
Individual tickets are available at the Box Office, online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com, or by calling (203) 345-4800. Fans can book a luxury suite, group outing, picnic, or birthday party by talking to a sales representative at (203) 345-4800.
The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2011 group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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