Bluefish Fall Short to Bees
July 8, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(New Britain, CT- July 8, 2016) - The Bridgeport Bluefish (2-3, 32-43) were defeated by the New Britain Bees (3-2, 39-36) 5-2 at New Britain Stadium on Friday evening as the battle for the bragging rights of the Constitution State continues. The Bees hand the 'Fish their third consecutive loss, and remain unbeaten against their Liberty Division rival in their home ballpark, improving to 5-0.
Bridgeport Starting Pitcher D.J. Mitchell (2-2) suffered the loss, giving up four runs in six hits in three and two-thirds innings on the mound, walking and striking out four batters each in the effort. New Britain Starting Pitcher Sean Gleason registered a no-decision in his first start of the 2016 season, allowing two runs on seven hits in four innings pitched, striking out one batter and surrendering one free pass. Anthony Marzi (1-0) picked up the win for the Bees out of the bullpen, walking and striking out one batter each in two innings on the mound. Sean Gillblair tallied his sixth save of the season, retiring the side in order in the top of the ninth to secure the victory for the home team.
The Bluefish got on the scoreboard first off Gleason in the top half of the third inning as Luis Hernandez crossed the plate when Welington Dotel grounded into a double play to make it 1-0 in favor of Bridgeport. The 'Fish extended their lead to 2-0 in the top of the fourth as Jose Gil sprinted home from all the way from first base off an Anthony Giansanti double once again off of Gleason.
New Britain would climb back into the game and pull ahead in the bottom of the fourth, putting up four runs and sending 10 batters to the plate. Greg Golson was the first to score for the Bees, as Michael Crouse doubled to cut the deficit in half at 2-1. Jon Jones would reach base on a walk, and come home with the tying-run on a sacrifice fly off the bat of James Skelton. Crouse and Jon Griffin would score two batters later, as Atlantic League All-Star Jovan Rosa singled off Mitchell to put the Bees up 4-2. New Britain's lead would hold for the remainder of the game, with the Bees adding an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth as Skelton would cross the plate when Rosa grounded into a double play, giving the game its final score of 5-2. A combined relief effort of Eric Fornataro, Grady Wood, and Gillblair would allow just a single Bluefish hit in the remaining three innings, combining for three strikeouts. Hernandez and Giansanti led the offensive efforts for the 'Fish in defeat with a pair of hits each, while Hernandez extended his hitting streak to a season-high 11 consecutive games. The Bluefish lost tonight's game, but with Serv Pro, IT'S LIKE IT NEVER EVEN HAPPENED, because of Serv Pro's amazing staff and attention to detail. Visit their website at www.servprostamford.com . Photo provided courtesy of Dave Csordas.
The Bluefish play the third of their their four- game weekend series against the New Britain Bees and New Britain Stadium tomorrow night, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 P.M. Bridgeport returns to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Friday, July 15th to begin a four game weekend wraparound series against the Sugar Land Skeeters. First pitch is slated for 7:12 P.M. It will be Bridal Night at the ballpark, as well as Renew Your Vows Night. There will also be a T-shirt giveaway presented by Chaves Bakery. CLICK HERE for tickets.
The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit BridgeportBluefish. com
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