Outman Looks to Pitch Bees to Second Straight Over Bluefish
July 8, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
**In 140 Characters or Less:** The Bees look to take the first two games of the series with the Bluefish! First pitch 6:35PM!
**Series:**The Bees took the opener of the four-game series last night 5-2. Two games remain in the series after tonight, with Saturday's game starting at 6:35PM and Sunday's at 1:35.
**Bees Tickets:** BUY HERE ( 963b6685b4 ) | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
**Promotions:** Tonight is Foul Pole Friday, where a fan has a chance at winning $50,000 if a designated Bees' hitter homers off either foul pole during the game. In addition, the third pyrotechnics show of the season will occur immediately following the final out of the game. It is also Community Foundation of New Britain/Berlin Night at New Britain Stadium!
**The Bees:** Since June 1, Jon Griffin has been on an absolute tear. In 29 games since that date, the Bees' first baseman has hit .431 (44-102) with three home runs, 21 RBIs and 20 runs scored, lifting his batting average 115 points since that point (.185 to .300).
**The Opposition:** Infielder Luis Hernandez is working on a ten-game hitting streak entering play tonight, which he extended last night thanks to a 2-4 night against the Bees. A veteran of 14 professional seasons, Hernandez is hitting .426 (20-47) with five RBIs and six runs scored during the streak.
**Starters**
New Britain- LHP Josh Outman (3-3, 4.23) | Bridgeport- RHP D.J. Mitchell (2-1, 2.91)
**Key to the Game - Lather. Rinse. Don't Repeat:**In his last start against the Bluefish, Josh Outman had a game to forget as he allowed 11 runs on 13 hits in just 3.1 innings of work on June 12. Since that start, however, the veteran left-hander has spun off four great starts, including tossing a complete game in his last outing. For the Bees to win their second straight vs. the Bluefish, they'll need Outman to be much closer to the version that has been dominant over his last four starts.
**Broadcast:** WDRC AM 1360 (Hartford), WMMW AM 1470 (Meriden), WWCO AM 1240 (Waterbury), WSNG AM 610 (Torrington) andBees' Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees ( 3610a39525 )).
**Bees Buzz:**Michael Crouse has picked up a hit in five straight home games and is batting .333 (5-15) during that streak...In ten appearances at home this season (ten innings), closer Shawn Gilblair and not given up a single run...In eight July games, Bees' starting pitchers have averaged 6.65 innings per start...
**About the New Britain Bees**
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**About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)**
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