Preview - Bees, Revolution Battle in Afternoon Rubber Game
May 22, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees and Revolution each look for edge in rubber match of series this afternoon! First pitch 1:35PM!
Series: York took the second game of three last night 8-4, tying the series after the Bees took the opening game 1-0. The Bees have a 3-6 record against the Revolution this season.
Bees Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees: Michael Crouse introduced himself to Bees' fans in a big way in his first game with the team last night, going 2-3 with an RBI triple and a run scored. The 25-year-old outfielder enters play this afternoon tied for second in the league in steals with ten.
The Opposition: Acquired on May 19 from the American Association's St. Paul Saints, Michael Burgess has shown in three games with the Revolution why he was a former first round selection of the Nationals in 2007. The 27-year-old outfielder is hitting .364 (4-11) with York so far, including a long two-run home run last night vs. the Bees.
Starters
New Britain- RHP Josh Zeid (1-2, 4.65) | York- Kelvin De La Cruz (3-2, 2.41)
Key to the Game- Figure out De La Cruz: In two games (one start) against York pitcher Kelvin De La Cruz, Bees hitters have been unable to figure the left-hander out as he has not allowed a run in seven innings of work while taking on five strikeouts and just five hits allowed. The Bees need to find a way to break through against the tough lefty if they are to take today's rubber game.
Broadcast: Talk of Connecticut (WDRC AM 1360 Hartford, WMMW AM 1470 Meriden, WWCO AM 1240 Waterbury, and WSNG AM 610 Torrington) and YouTube (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: When Michael Crouse scored on a wild pitch in the seventh inning last night, it was the 300th run he scored in his professional career...Brandon Chaves is hitting .353 with two RBIs during his current five-game hitting streak...The Bees 3.15 ERA currently ranks as the lowest in the Atlantic League.
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