NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

CT Tigers Complete Comeback

Published on July 14, 2013 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


Norwich, CT - The Connecticut Tigers (11-16) completed an amazing comeback by defeating the Brooklyn Cyclones (11-16) by a score of 6-4 Sunday evening at Dodd Stadium. The big hit of the game came in the eighth inning by Tigers LF Kasey Coffman (2-5) who ripped an RBI double down the left field line that scored Curt Powell (4-4) to put the Tigers in front 5-4.

The Tigers trailed 4-0 entering the sixth inning and tied the game with four runs in the inning. Powell started it off with an RBI single that scored C Duncan McAlpine (0-3) to make the score 4-1. Coffman came up with two on and hit a two run single to left field that scored 3B Brett Harrison (0-3) and Curt Powell to make the game 4-3. 2B Dominic Ficociello (0-4) walked with the bases loaded that allowed CF Austin Schotts to score (0-3) to tie the game at 4-4.

Powell had himself an amazing performance at the plate this evening. Powell had four singles along with an RBI and two runs scored. Coming into the game, Powell was only 1-26 at the plate and broke out of the slump with a four hit performance.

The Tigers and Cyclones wrap up their three-game series tomorrow morning 11:05 a.m. In game two of the series Connecticut RHP Jonathon Crawford (0-1, 1.74) is slated to face off against Brooklyn LHP Carlos Valdez (1-2, 3.38). Tomorrow is Camp Day at Dodd Stadium with a special game time at 11:05 a.m. It's Kids Eat Free day presented by US Foods and The Day. Each child ticket (12 & under) will receive a voucher for a hot dog, bag of chips, bottle of water, and an apple! Also don't forget Social Media Monday. Check the Tigers Facebook and Twitter pages one gameday prior to every Monday home game for an exclusive deal! Pre-game radio coverage begins at 10:50 a.m. on AM 1310 WICH and online at www.cttigers.com .

The Connecticut Tigers are the Class-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play in the New York-Penn League. The Tigers are in their 4th season at Dodd Stadium. Tickets are now on sale! The Box Office is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, tickets can be purchased over the phone at (860) 887-7962. For more information go online to cttigers.com.

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