Preview - Bees' Bats Look to Stay Hot vs. Revolution
May 12, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees try to carry over last night's offense in the rubber match vs. the Revolution! First pitch 6:30 PM!
Series: New Britain and York played a wild seesaw game last night, with the Bees eventually winning 11-8. The Revolution won the first game of the series 3-1.
Bees Home Game Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees: Second baseman Jonathan Roof has had a very good series against York so far, hitting .375 (3-8) with two runs scored, a double and a walk. He also has stolen a base in each of the first two games.
The Opposition: First baseman Telvin Nash has played well against New Britain all season, drawing seven of his 13 walks on the season against the Bees while also picking up two extra-base hits (one double, one home run).
Starters
New Britain- RHP Kyle Simon (0-1, 2.40) | York- RHP Jorge Martinez (1-1, 2.93)
Key to the Game- Carryover effect: The 11 runs the Bees put up in last night's win is the highest scoring output to this point in the season. For an offense that has struggled at times, last night's lineup change with league OBP leader James Skelton at the top of the order might be just what the doctor ordered to spark the offense.
Broadcast: YouTube (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: With a hit and two more walks last night, James Skelton continued his superb start to 2016, upping his league-leading OBP to .554...Greg Golson is hitting .458 (11-24) during his current six-game hitting streak...Brandon Chaves is now just three RBIs away from reaching 500 for his professional career...
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