Preview - Bees Look to Even Series with Skeeters
May 3, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees look to sting back in the second game of the four-game set vs. the Skeeters! First pitch 6:35!
Series: The Skeeters took the first ever meeting between the two teams 4-0 in last night's game. After tonight, the two will play one more night game on Wednesday (6:35 PM first pitch) before wrapping up the series with a special 10:35 AM start time.
TICKETS: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees: Second baseman Jonathan Roof has been a bright spot in the Bees' lineup of late. The former Pawtucket Red Sox is riding a seven-game hitting streak, during which he has batted .375 (9-24) with two RBIs and three walks.
The Opposition: While hitting just .263 overall, Delwyn Young has heated up at the plate of late. The veteran infielder is hitting .381 (8-21) over his past five games, including a 3-5 night last night.
Starters - New Britain:LHP Nick Greenwood (2-0, 0.00 ERA) | Sugar Land: RHP Barrett Loux (0-0, 7.87 ERA)
Key to the Game - Support the Staff: The starting rotation for New Britain has pitched to a collective 1.75 ERA so far this season, keeping games well within reach nearly every day. The Bees' bats will look to ease the pressure on the starting staff with an offensive outburst tonight.
Promotions and Special Events- Today is Fox 61 Two-fer Tuesday, where fans receive a special buy one, get one free offer by entering promo code BOGO when purchasing tickets the day of any Tuesday home game.
Broadcast: Youtube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees' Buzz: Jonathan Roof (7 games) and Jovan Rosa (8 games) both extended their hitting streaks last night...Tonight's starter Nick Greenwood is leading the ALPB in ERA (0.00) and is tied for fourth in strikeouts (12)...Despite walking three in last night's game, reliever Brandon Fry tossed two scoreless innings and dropped his season ERA to 2.25.
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