Ficociello & Leyland Lead the Way
August 8, 2013 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release
Brooklyn, NY - The Connecticut Tigers (22-28) defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones (24-25) by a score of 7-3 Thursday night at MCU Park. The Tigers bats came to life as the team combined for 14 hits. 2B Dominic Ficociello (2-5) and 1B Pat Leyland (2-5) each had a pair of RBI's.
Coming into the game the Tigers bats were struggling with runners on base. Tonight was a different story as the team went 7-18 with runners in scoring position and left a total of eight on base. LF Kasey Coffman (3-5) added three hits including a double and one run scored.
Tigers starter LHP Alex Phillips (3-1) pitched five innings allowing three runs on eight hits. It was the relief pitching that held the Cyclones offense to only two hits over the final four innings. RHP Julio Felix pitched three scoreless innings. RHP Will LaMarche pitched one scoreless inning
Cyclones got contributions from LF Patrick Biondi (2-3) who picked up a pair hits including a double and two runs scored. 2B L.J. Mazzilli (1-4) added a pair of RBI's.
The Tigers and the Auburn Doubledays begin a three-game series in Auburn, NY tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. Tigers send out RHP Buck Farmer (0-1, 3.60). The Doubledays will start RHP Austin Voth (0-0, 1.42). Join us for the pre-game show at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1310 WICH Radio. You can also stream at cttigers.com. The 2013 New York Penn-League All-Star Game is next Tuesday, August 13th at 7:35 p.m. at Dodd Stadium.
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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