Preview - Bees, Barnstormers Finish off Series with Doubleheader
Published on May 8, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees play not once, but two times today! First pitch of game 1 vs. Barnstormers at 2 PM, game 2 approx. 5 PM.
Series: The Bees and Barnstormers will play a doubleheader today to finish off their three game series, with game two being the makeup for Friday night's rainout. Lancaster won game one 3-2 last night.
Bees Home Game Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees: With his three walks last night, catcher James Skelton now leads the league in base on balls with 13. His great eye at the plate makes him the only ALPB player with an OBP currently over .500 (.533).
The Opposition: Second baseman Jeff Kobernus is proving to be one of the best leadoff hitters in the Atlantic League this year, hitting .317 with six stolen bases, including one last night which tied him for second in the ALPB in that category.
Starters
Game 1: New Britain- RHP Brian Dupra (0-0, 1.92) | Lancaster- RHP J.D. Martin (1-1, 8.67)
Game 2: New Britain- LHP Josh Outman (0-2, 2.64) | Lancaster- Austin Bibens-Dirkx (1-1, 2.03)
Key to the Game- Patience: The Bees have shown they are a team willing to take walks (third in ALPB), while Lancaster's pitching staff is one of the better strike-throwing teams (tied for third in fewest walk allowed). To put together runs, the Bees will have to wait out the Barnstormers' pitchers and make them work.
Broadcast: Talk of Connecticut (WDRC AM 1360 Hartford, WMMW AM 1470 Meriden, WWCO AM 1240 Waterbury, WSNG AM 610 Torrington)and YouTube (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
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