Preview - Bees Look for Second Straight Win over Patriots
June 29, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees look to build on last night's win over Somerset in game three of four of their series tonight! First pitch 7:05PM!
Series: The Bees knotted this four-game series at a game apiece with a 3-0 rain-shortened win in last night's game. The two teams wrap up their series tomorrow night at 7:05PM.
Bees Home Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees: Michael Crouse has been a nuisance for Patriots' pitchers in the eight games between the two teams this season. In that time, the British Columbia native has hit .333 (9-27) with four extra-base hits (two doubles, one home run, and a triple, which came in last night's win), three runs scored, and a team-leading seven RBIs.
The Opposition: Outfielder Aharon Eggleston is one of the few Patriots hitters that has hit well against the Bees this season. The 34-year-old native of San Diego is hitting .321 (9-28) with two runs scored, one RBI, and three walks in eight games vs. New Britain.
Starters
New Britain-RHP Brian Dupra (4-0, 3.18) | Somerset-RHP Donovan Hand (2-1, 2.28)
Key to the Game - Build momentum:New Britain picked up an important win last night to keep them in the hunt for the first-half Liberty Division crown. They still trail Somerset by 4.5 games, however, which means they will need to win the remaining six games on the schedule in the first half and receive help from other teams. Last night's win provided a solid starting point for the Bees to give them a chance.
Broadcast: Bees' Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: Brian Dupra will look to have better luck tonight than he did in his other start this season against Somerset in which he allowed four runs and ten baserunners in four innings pitched...Jon Griffin extended his hitting streak last night to eight straight games, and he has picked up at least one hit in 16 of the 19 games he has played in this month...The Bees are one of only two teams in the league with a winning record (5-3) vs. Somerset this season, with the other being Sugar Land (9-1)...
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