Preview - Bees Try to Take Second Straight Tonight from Revolution
Published on May 21, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees try to make it two straight vs. the Revolution tonight! First pitch 6:35PM!
Series: The Bees took game one of the three-game series 1-0 in last night's contest. The two play one more on Sunday afternoon following tonight's game.
Bees Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
Promotions: The Bees will be holding several promotions during tonight's game:
-Tonight is Military Appreciation Night, in honor of National Armed Forces Day.
-Social Media Saturday: The hottest ticket in town just got hotter thanks to you. Be the star of the show all night long and tag your ballpark selfies with the hashtag "#ItsBetterWithTheBees" - winners will be picked, re-posted on official team social media accounts, and rewarded with unique Bees prizes!
-Stanley Night- Tweet your seat to @StanleyBlkDeckr with #ItsBetterWithTheBees for a chance to win a prize pack courtesy of Stanley Black & Decker.
-Finally, the second of six postgame firework shows will take place after the game!
The Bees: The Bees have certainly played their share of tight contests in their inaugural season, already playing 16 games that have been decided by one run. With last night's 1-0 win bumping over the Revolution, the Bees are now 8-8 in such contests.
The Opposition: Catcher Isaias Tejeda has caused trouble for New Britain's pitchers so far this season, batting .364 (8-22) with three doubles, three RBIs, and four runs scored in six games. Batting leadoff last night, he singled once in four trips.
Starters
New Britain- RHP Cole Johnson (2-2, 1.45) | York- Tony Pena (2-0, 3.37)
Key to the Game- Support Cole: In four of Cole Johnson's five starts on the season, the Bees offense has managed just one run of support with the right-hander on the mound. Sporting a 1.45 ERA on the season, Johnson has certainly done his part to keep the Bees in games. Look for the Bees offense to break out in support of their right-hander.
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: Cole Johnson has suffered both losses of his season vs. York, but has a 2.25 ERA in 12 innings in those two starts...Brandon Chaves has reached base safely in each of his past 11 games played...Jonathan Roof has been a stinger in the side of Revolution pitchers this season, batting .333 (6-18) with two stolen bases and a home run, which he hit last night for the lone run of the Bees' 1-0 win.
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