Bluefish swim past Bears, defeat them 6-4
Published on June 2, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Newark Bears News Release
NEWARK, NJ - In a game that featured a combined four home runs, the Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Newark Bears 6-4 at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Monday night.
The first home run was hit by Bluefish first baseman Jesse Hoorelbeke and started a three-run second inning. However, the Bears responded with back-to-back solo home runs by Cory Aldridge and Val Majewski in the bottom of the second to make the score 3-2. It was Aldridge's sixth homer of the season and Majewski's fourth, marking his second in two games.
The Bears took the lead in the third inning. Bobby Hill led off with a single and Ramon Castro followed with a walk. Both men later scored on RBI singles by Jose Herrera and Majewski to give the Bears a 4-3 lead.
Bridgeport tied the game with a run in the fourth, and took the lead on Brian Munhall's RBI single in the fifth. The Bluefish increased their lead to 6-4 in the top of the sixth inning on Hoorelbeke's second home run of the game, and league-leading ninth of the season.
Herrera led the Bears batters, going 3-5 with three singles and collecting one RBI.
Bluefish starter Rafael Bergstrom (2-1) picked up the win, pitching six and one-third innings, giving up four runs on ten hits and walking three. David Pellegrine (0-2) took the loss for the Bears, giving up five runs on seven hits during four innings of play. Bluefish reliever Wes Wilkerson earned his seventh save of the season by pitching a scoreless ninth inning.
The Bears continue their home series against the Bluefish tomorrow night with a 7:05 game. Matt Sweeney (1-3) will take the mound for the Bears, facing Bluefish hurler Eric Dubose (0-2). For great seats to this or any other Bears home game, call 1-866-55-4BEAR or visit the Bears' website www.newarkbears.com
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