Preview - New Britan & Sugar Land Play Two to Wrap Series
May 5, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees and Skeeters play two to wrap up series! First pitch for Game 1 is 10:35 AM! #BreakfastWithTheBees
Series: The Bees and Skeeters will finish off the four game series with a doubleheader Thursday. Game one begins at 10:35 AM, with the second game starting roughly 30 minutes after the end of game one. Both games are slated for seven innings.
TICKETS: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees: Outfielder Jon Jones is showing signs of heating up at the plate, hitting .385 (5-13) over his past three games. He also stole his second base of the season in Tuesday's game.
The Opposition: Infielder Delwyn Young has given the Bees' pitching staff a rough time in the series so far. The former major leaguer is 5-9 (.555) with two doubles and a RBI.
Starters:
GAME 1 - New Britain: RHP Cole Johnson (1-1, 0.75 ERA) | Sugar Land: RHP Ian Marshall (0-2, 20.65 ERA)
GAME 2 - New Britain: RHP Josh Zeid (0-2, 3.37 ERA) | Sugar Land: LHP Bryan Morgado (0-2, 8.00 ERA)
Key to the Game - Starting Arms: The Bees' starting rotation has been the backbone of the team the entire season so far. No Bees starter has given up more than two earned runs in a start in over a week, with the combination of Nick Greenwood and Josh Outman allowing just two runs combined in 13 innings vs. the Skeeters. Look for Cole Johnson to continue the trend.
Promotions and Special Events- Today the Bees are hosting their second School Day game of the season during game one of the doubleheader.
Broadcast: Youtube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees' Buzz: Jovan Rosa extended his hitting streak to nine games on Tuesday...With his third save of the season Tuesday night, Craig Stem is now tied for third in the league in saves...The Bees have lowered their collective team ERA to 2.52 after Tuesday's game, good for first in the Atlantic League; The 13-1 Somerset Patriots are second (2.53).
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