NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Kirksey, Briceno Power Tigers

Published on August 5, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


WILLIAMSPORT, PA-RHP Endrys Briceno (4-3) pitched 6.1 innings in his longest outing of the season and DH Zack Kirksey (2-5) hit two home runs and drove in three runs for a 9-3 win for the Connecticut Tigers (20-26) over the Williamsport Crosscutters (15-32) at Bowman Field Sunday night.

Briceno did not surrender a run until the seventh inning and retired 17 in a row for Connecticut. Sunday's effort was the first multi-home run game for Kirksey.

The Tigers scored three runs in the first inning. CF Jake Stewart (2-5) singled, stole second base and went to third base on a throwing error by Williamsport C Logan Moore. 3B Tyler Hanover (1-5) hit a double to score Stewart for a 1-0 lead.

Kirksey hit a two-run home run off the scoreboard in right center field for a 3-0 lead.

The Tigers plated a run in the fourth inning. 2B Jordan Dean (1-2) walked and stole second base. C Bennett Pickar (1-3) reached on a fielder's choice and Dean moved to third base. SS Luis Cortez (2-4) singled to left field to score Dean for a 4-0 lead.

Kirksey led off the sixth inning with a solo home run. 1B Edgar Corcino (2-5) tripled and scored on a single by Dean. Pickar reached base with a walk and both men scored on a two-run single by Stewart for an 8-0 lead.

The Crosscutters scored three runs in the seventh inning and the Tigers added a run on a wild pitch by Williamsport RHP Ramon Olviedo in the eighth inning.

The Tigers and Crosscutters finish their series on Monday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Charlie Gillies (0-3, 3.66) gets the start for the Tigers against LHP Delvin Perez (2-3, 3.67) for Williamsport. Pre-game radio coverage begins at 6:50 p.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 saw a 23% increase in attendance in 2011, (the 4th highest in Minor League Baseball), and are in their 3rd 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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