Bridgeport sets franchise record with win
Published on September 10, 2010 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
Bridgeport, CT - The Bridgeport Bluefish (43-19, 79-53) set a franchise-record by earning their 79th victory of the season. Bridgeport passes both the 1999 and 2000 squads who picked up 78 wins. Bridgeport defeated the Somerset Patriots (35-27, 71-61) 15-14.
The Bluefish led nine-nothing after five innings and fifteen-eight going into the ninth before the Patriots nearly completed the comeback.
Kevin Mannix (11-5) matched his win total, for his career coming into 2010, by tossing five-and-two-thirds frames and gave up five runs, seven hits, and two walks. Jorge Julio picked up his 28th save with a strikeout of Jeff Nettles to end the game.
Josh Miller (12-9) suffered the loss as he lasted three-and-a-third frames and allowed eight earned runs, ten hits, and two walks.
Victor Mercedes was four-for-six in the contest with a solo shot to right and five RBI. The third baseman also earned a double. Josh Phelps was three-for four in his official plate appearances, with three runs and two batted in. Danny Putnam served his tenth homer of the season with a three-run jolt to right. Tike Redman produced two hits in five at-bats while scoring twice and driving in one. Brandon Chaves collected two hits, two runs, and an RBI in four official at-bats.
Regular Season and playoff 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 for the postseason by talking to a sales representative at (203) 345-4800. Game three of the playoffs is slated to take place, at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, on Friday, September 24. If necessary, there will be a game four on Saturday, September 25. All postseason matchups include a 7:05 first pitch with the gates opening at 6:05.
The Bluefish continue a three-game series with the Somerset Patriots on Saturday Night. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 PM while the gates open at 5:05.
Fans unable to make it to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard are able to listen to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. The voice of the Bridgeport Bluefish, Perry Miles, will have the call of the action. Thursday's pre-game show is set for 5:35 PM.
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. 2010 group outings and individual and playoff tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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