Bluefish Pick up First Win of Season
Published on May 5, 2003 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
Newark, N.J., May 4, 2003 - The Bridgeport Bluefish picked up their first win of the 2003 season by virtue of handing the Newark Bears a 5-3 loss on Sunday afternoon at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. The win marked the first victory for the Bluefish under new manager Jose "Chico" Lind.
The Bluefish scored all five of its run in the second inning and then fended off a late Bears rally to secure the victory. In the second inning, the Bluefish (1-3) scored five runs on five hits as Tony Rodriguez connected on a two-run home run and Rolo Avila and Jeremy Booth all had RBI's.
Newark pitching then began to cruise, allowing just three hits in the final seven innings as starter Al Hawkins (0-1) and his relief Damon Ponce Deleon and Alberto Castillo managed to keep the Bluefish at bay and give their team a chance to win. Newark (3-1) got on the board in the fourth as Bryan Britt smashed his second round-tripper of the young season. The Bears scored twice more in the fifth on a RBI double by Wil Quintana and a RBI groundout to third by Francisco Lebron. Newark threatened again in the seventh as Rickey Henderson, who pinch hit for Mike Piercy walked and then advanced to third on a single by Jack Santora, had men on first and third with no outs.
Bridgeport starter Alex Lantayo (1-0) worked his way out of the jam and then gave way to Mike Guilfoyle who notched his first save of 2002. Lantayo went seven strong innings while giving up three runs on seven hits (4BB, 6K). Guilfoyle closed out the game by tossing two innings of scoreless relief (1H, 1BB, 3K).
Ben Candelaria and Jose Amado each collected two hits for the Bluefish.
The Bluefish are set to kick off the home portion of the 2003 season on Tuesday, may 6th at 4:05 p.m. at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Great seats are still available for the game. Fans can purchase tickets by stopping by The Ballpark at Harbor Yard Box Office, by calling the ticket department at 203-345-4800 ext. 150 or by visiting the official team website at http://www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
ATLANTIC LEAGUE ANNOUNCES ROAD WARRIOR JERSEY AUCTION
- Fans offered a chance to own a piece of Atlantic League history -
BRIDGEPORT, CT April 25, 2003 - Starting May 1, fans will have the opportunity to collect a piece of Atlantic League history, as the league offers for sale a limited number of the gray road jerseys worn by the Pennsylvania Road Warriors at http://www.bridgeportbluefish.com/RWauction.html.
The players on the Road Warriors are the developing stars of the Atlantic League, and a number of them have gone on to success with other league teams, as well as many MLB organizations. This is a once-in-a lifetime offering of the jerseys that were in use during the 2002 season, and they will be offered in a silent auction format. These are high-quality button-down jerseys, complete with "Road Warriors" in full chest tackle twill and official Atlantic League patches. Jerseys are sold in as-is game worn condition. Jerseys will be offered for sale from Opening Day until 4:00 PM on Friday May 30th. Fans can bid in person at the Bluefish offices at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard during regular office hours and on game nights at the Bluefish Gear Shop located at Gate B. Phone and email bids will also be accepted.
· Fans are invited to bid from Opening Day May 1st until 4:00 PM on Friday May 30th
· Fans are invited to bid on more than one jersey
· Minimum bid is $75
· Bids must be in whole dollar increments
· High bidders will be notified by phone, and must arrange to claim jersey from the Bluefish offices, or make shipping arrangements
· All bids subject to confirmation
· Bid progress can be followed online by going to the Bluefish web site
· Each jersey includes a certificate of authenticity
· Jerseys are NOT autographed
· ALL SALES FINAL
The procedure is pretty low-tech. Phone-in to 1-(877) GO BLUES x131 or send an email to gear@bridgeportbluefish.com to bid on the jersey(s) that you would like. Be sure to include a daytime phone number to get a return call to confirm your bid and give us a credit card number. NOTE: Credit card numbers sent via email are not via a secure connection.
SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OF BIDS, JERSEYS WILL AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP OR SHIPPING AFTER NOON ON MONDAY JUNE 2 IN THE BLUEFISH OFFICES
IF A BID CANNOT BE CONFIRMED, JERSEYS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE NEXT HIGHEST CONFIRMED BIDDER
IN CASE OF DUPLICATE BIDS, JERSEY WILL BE AWARDED TO FIRST BIDDER OF THE HIGHEST AMOUNT
The Bluefish are also expected to make available a limited number of game-worn team jerseys and batting practice tops, along with other autographed memorablia. Contact the Merchandising office by phone at 1-(877) GO BLUES x131 or send an email to gear@bridgeportbluefish.com for more information. The Bluefish are also expected to make available a limited number of game-worn team jerseys and batting practice tops, along with other autographed memorablia. Contact the Merchandising office by phone at 1-(877) GO BLUES x131 or send an email to gear@bridgeportbluefish.com for more information.
Atlantic League Stories from May 5, 2003
- Bluefish Pick up First Win of Season - Bridgeport Bluefish
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