Pats Roll Over 'Fish
Published on September 11, 2010 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
Bridgeport, Conn. - The Bridgeport Bluefish (43-20, 79-54) suffered a defeat to the Somerset Patriots (36-27, 72-61) by a score of 8-1 on Saturday night at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
Esteban Yan (3-1) was not helped by his defense in his six innings of work. The righthander gave up seven runs, but only two were earned on three errors. Yan allowed nine hits and a walk in his service. Paul Oseguera pitched for the first time since August 17 and delivered three innings out of the bullpen.
Joel Kirsten (1-0) was strong in his first start with the Patriots in 2010. The southpaw tossed seven innings of shutout baseball while allowing four hits and striking out four.
The Patriots scored three runs in the first two innings before Somerset opened up the game with a grand slam in the sixth from Jeff Nettles. Somerset added one more in the seventh.
Bridgeport broke the shutout in the ninth inning by plating one; however, the Bluefish could not get any closer.
Steve Moss extended his on-base streak to 38 consecutive games. The outfielder picked up a single in the seventh.
Regular Season and playoff tickets are available at the Box Office, online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com, or by calling (203) 345-4800. Fans can book a luxury suite, group outing, picnic, or birthday party for the postseason by talking to a sales representative at (203) 345-4800. Game three of the playoffs is slated to take place, at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, on Friday, September 24. If necessary, there will be a game four on Saturday, September 25. All postseason matchups include a 7:05 first pitch with the gates opening at 6:05.
The Bluefish celebrate Fan Appreciation Day as they finish up the three-game series with the Somerset Patriots on Sunday. It is Family Fun Day presented by Chet. There is an autograph session before the game and kids get to run the bases after the contest ends. Sunday is also Fan Appreciation Day. First pitch is scheduled for 2:05 PM while the gates open at 1:05.
Fans unable to make it to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard are able to listen to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. The voice of the Bridgeport Bluefish, Perry Miles, will have the call of the action. Thursday's pre-game show is set for 1:35 PM.
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, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2010 group outings and individual and playoff tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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