Bridgeport Squeezes by Newark
Published on August 23, 2010 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - August 23, 2010) - The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Newark Bears in the series opener 2-1 Monday night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
The first run of the game came in the third inning to give Newark a 1-0 lead over the Bluefish. An error committed by Bridgeport's second baseman, Joe Jiannetti allowed Newark's James Cooper to reach first, and a sacrifice hit allowed Cooper to move to second. Kennard Jones drilled a double down the left field line for an RBI as Cooper crossed the plate.
Bridgeport picked up its first hit of the game and worked to even the score in the fourth frame. Tike Redman walked to begin the inning, and Hiram Bocachica broke the no-hitter with a base hit to left center. The bases were loaded when Steve Moss walked, and Josh Phelps followed a sacrifice fly to deep center field, allowing Redman to tag up from third and tie the game 1-1.
The game carried on into extra innings with the score even at one, and the Bluefish rallied in the tenth to win the game 2-1. Redman doubled to the wall in right field to start the inning, and Bocachica bunted Redman over to third. The Bears intentionally walked Steve Moss to put runners on the corners for Phelps, who pushed a single through the left side to bring in Redman, the game winning run.
Shane Youman started on the mound for Newark, allowing one run on four hits, with four walks and six strikeouts over seven innings of work. The loss was given to Greg Reinhard (3-5), surrendering one run on two hits with one walk in the tenth frame.
Bluefish starter Denny Stark worked through seven innings, giving up one run (unearned) on five hits, with two walks and five strikeouts. Bartolome Fortunato (1-0) made his debut for the 'Fish in the tenth inning to pick up the win, giving up one walk.
The Bluefish and Bears square off in game two tomorrow night, the first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates open at 6:05 p.m. for Kids Eat Free Tuesday, presented by TD Bank. All kids (12 and under) will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and 12 oz. fountain soda or chocolate milk. Fans unable to make it to The Ballpark can listen to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. Tickets are still available by visiting The Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.
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, individual tickets and playoff voucher are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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