Preview - Bees Look to Complete Sweep vs. Skeeters
June 19, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees try to complete the sweep vs. the Sugar Land Skeeters this afternoon! First pitch 1:35PM!
Series: Jon Griffin drove in the Bees' two runs in last night's 2-1 win over the Skeeters, including the game-winning RBI single in the 12th inning. The Bees have won the first two games of the series and have won four in-a-row overall vs. Sugar Land.
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The Bees: June has been the best month of the season for Jon Griffin, as he has hit ..387 (12-31) in nine games this month. His two RBIs in last night's game give him five for the month with three extra-base hits and three runs scored.
The Opposition: Getting the start for Sugar Land this afternoon, Jake Hale is coming off a great outing in his last start. The right-hander allowed just two runs in seven innings while striking out nine on June 14 at Lancaster, which the Skeeters won 3-2.
Starters
New Britain- RHP Brian Dupra (4-0, 2.68) | Sugar Land- RHP Jake Hale (0-1, 3.25)
Key to the Game - Get on the board early:The Bees have one of the best records in the league when they score first this season. In 21 games when they score first, New Britain has won 18 of those games. Their 86% success rate in those games is the third best in the Atlantic League this season. If the Bees can find a way to get on the board early, there's a good chance the team will walk away with a win.
Broadcast:Talk of Connecticut (WDRC AM 1360 Hartford, WMMW AM 1470 Meriden, WWCO AM 1240 Waterbury, and WSNG AM 610 Torrington) and the Bees' Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: Brian Dupra has made one start against Sugar Land this season, allowing two runs on four hits in 5.2 innings in the Bees' 3-2 win on June 1 in Texas...With his 12th inning stolen base last night, Michael Crouse has moved into sole possession of second place in the Atlantic League with 19 stolen bases (three behind the league leader)...James Skelton needs just three hits for 700 in his career...
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