Preview - Johnson Looks to Snap Bees' Skid vs. Ducks
June 15, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees look to sting back tonight in the second game of three vs. the Long Island Ducks! First pitch 6:35PM!
Series: Long Island took the opener of the series last night 5-4 behind an eight-inning RBI single by Mike Dowd. The two teams finish off the series with another 6:35PM start tomorrow.
Bees Home Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees: Greg Golson has returned from his injury like a man trying to make up for lost time, batting .409 (9-22) in six games since his return. He has also doubled twice, homered, stolen two bases and scored four runs during that span.
The Opposition: Fehlandt Lentini has proven to be a difficult out for Bees' pitchers this season, as he has reached base in seven of the eight games between the two teams. Overall, he veteran outfielder is batting .314 with six RBIs and five runs scored against the Bees this season.
Starters
New Britain- RHP Cole Johnson (4-4, 1.71) | Long Island- LHP Jack Snodgrass (4-4, 3.13)
Key to the Game - Right the ship: With the Bees on a four-game skid, the team needs a spark to get them back in the win column and help them keep pace in the top-heavy Liberty Division. Enter Cole Johnson, who, with his ability to work quickly and throw strikes, has the chance to shut down the opposition every time he steps on the mound. In his lone start of the season against Long Island, Johnson tossed seven scoreless innings in the Bees' 6-0 win at Bethpage Ballpark on May 27.
Broadcast: Bees' Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: Jon Jones extended his hitting streak to six games last night, and over his last five games is hitting a white-hot .533 (8-15) with a home run and five RBIs...Steve Carrillo hit well against Ducks' starter Jack Snodgrass the first time Snodgrass faced the Bees, going 2-3 in the game on May 28...The Bees have hit six home runs against Long Island this season, tied for the most they have against any one team in the league this season...
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