Preview - Bees Look to Rebound in Second Game vs. York
May 11, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees look to rebound in game two after dropping opener vs. Revolution! First pitch 6:30 PM!
Series: York quieted the Bees' bats as they took the opener of the three-game set at PeoplesBank Park 3-1. The Revolution have won four of five games vs. the Bees so far in 2016.
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The Bees: First baseman Jon Griffin is showing signs of breaking out of his early season slump. The 6-foot-6 right-handed hitter is hitting .357 in his past four games (5-14) with 3 RBIs and his first home run of the year.
The Opposition: Infielder Bryan Pounds is riding a four-game hitting streak , during which he is hitting .385 (5-13) with three extra-base hits (one double, one triple, one home run) and four runs batted in.
Starters
New Britain- RHP Josh Zeid (0-2, 2.89) | York- RHP Mike McClendon (0-1, 4.69)
Key to the Game- Make them count: Over the past four games, the Bees have used their speed effectively, stealing nine bases in 11 attempts. However, the Bees haven't taken advantage of those runners ins coring position, only scoring nine runs in that span (one via a home run). Look for the offense to try to cash in on those steals.
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Bees Buzz: With his fifth stolen base of the season last night, catcher James Skelton moved into a tie with Greg Golson for the team lead in steals and into a tie for sixth in the league...With two hits in last night's game, James Skelton raised his season average to .371, good for second in the ALPB...The Bees' bullpen has allowed just two earned runs in its past 10.2 innings...
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