First 2006 Bluefish playoff game scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
September 21, 2006 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
Bridgeport, CT - September 21st, 2006 - For the sixth time in their nine year history, the Bridgeport Bluefish will host postseason baseball. As the winners of the Northern Division's second half crown, the Bluefish will open the Atlantic League 2006 playoffs this coming Tuesday, September 26th at 6:35p.m. as they host Game 1 of the Northern Divisional Series vs. the Long Island Ducks.
As the winners of the first half, the Ducks choose to host Game 2 and, if necessary, Game 3 of the series.
The Port Jefferson Ferry will be leaving Bridgeport and making its last run to Long Island at 10:30p.m. in order to accommodate traveling Ducks fans. The Port Jefferson Ferry is still offering its special playoff package that will include a round-trip walk-on ticket and game ticket. For more information on the Port Jeff Ferry's Playoff Package, call the Port Jeff Ferry's tours department at 631-473-5138 or visit www.portjeffferry.com.
Should the bluefish defeat the Ducks in the best of three Divisional series, they will return to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard for games one and two of the Atlantic League Championship Series vs. the winner of the South. Those games are scheduled for Friday, September 29th at 7:05p.m. and Saturday, September 30th at 6:05p.m. (Times are subject to change)
Playoff tickets for the Bluefish are currently on sale. Tickets to all home games are available at the Bridgeport Bluefish box office on 500 Main Street in Bridgeport, CT (345-4800 ext. 150), or via the website at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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. 2006 season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available by calling 203-345-4800, or visit the Bluefish on-line at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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