Bridgeport Bluefish 2014 Schedule Released

October 1, 2013 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release


(Bridgeport, Conn. - October 1, 2013) - Bridgeport Bluefish team officials today announced the release of their schedule for the 2014 season.

The 2014 schedule will include 140 contests and features 70 home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. The Bluefish will begin their season on the road at Regency Furniture Stadium against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs with a four-game series beginning Thursday, April 24. The Bluefish home opener at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard will be on Wednesday, April 30 at 7:05 p.m. against the Sugar Land Skeeters as they start a six-game homestand against the Skeeters and Blue Crabs. The home schedule includes eleven weekend series.

"We're very excited about this year's schedule and the upcoming 2014 season at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard," says Bluefish General Manager Ken Shepard. "The organization is looking forward to putting together a competitive team, a great promotional schedule and continuing our tradition of affordable family entertainment, while providing our guests with the best Bluefish experience ever."

For the majority of the season, Monday through Friday contests will start at 7:05 p.m., Saturday games will begin at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday tilts will be played at 1:05 p.m.

The first significant date in the early part of the 2014 schedule is a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday, May 29. This twin-bill will consist of two seven-inning games with the first contest beginning at 6:05 p.m. and the second game starting one-half hour following the conclusion of the first. The Bluefish will also host two day/night doubleheaders during the upcoming season on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 27. On both dates, the first game will start at 1:05 p.m. and the second contest will commence at 6:05 p.m. In the later part of the season, the 'Fish will take on the Sugar Land Skeeters in a special Labor Day contest on Monday, September 1 at 1:05 p.m.

The cross-sound rival Long Island Ducks make their first trip to the Park City on Tuesday, May 13 as Bridgeport will fight for the Ferry Cup against the visiting Flock. The final homestand at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard will be a five-game set against the Somerset Patriots and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs from September 10-14. The 'Fish wrap up the 2014 campaign on Sunday, September 21 against the Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark.

Promotions and School/Camp days for the 2014 season will be announced at a later time and game times are subject to change.

For ticket information call (203) 210-BLUE or stop by The Ballpark at Harbor Yard Box Office. To learn more about the Bluefish franchise and other ticketing options visit our webpage at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

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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