Preview - Simon Returns as Bees Battle Bluefish
Published on June 11, 2016 under Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
In 140 Characters or Less: Kyle Simon makes his return as the Bee Battle the Bluefish in Bridgeport! First pitch at 6:12 PM as the Bees look to keep pace in the Liberty Division race!
Series: New Britain and Bridgeport split a double header yesterday, so the series is even at 1 game apiece. Shawn Haviland spun a complete game and Jon Jones hit a two-run shot in route to a 7-1 victory in game 1, but the Bees fell 5-4 in the second game.
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The Bees: Kyle Simon makes his return to the mound after being out with an injury since May 14th. The 6'6" right hander pitched well in his first 3 starts for the Bees, and will slot into Josh Zeid's rotation spot. Meanwhile, Craig Maddox continues to feast on Bluefish pitching, adding three more hits in six at bats to bring his season total to 13-26 against Bridgeport.
The Opposition: Bridgeport got the win last night and turn to Jimmy Patterson for tonight's game. Patterson has pitched against the Bees, going 5.2 innings and allowing 1 run back on May 15th, but did not earn a decision. Jose Cuevas has had a very strong series on the offensive side of the ball, going 3-4 in game two of the twin bill with a double and a pair of RBIs.
Starters
New Britain- RHP Kyle Simon (0-1, 2.25 ERA) | Bridgeport- LHP Jimmy Patterson (1-1, 3.70)
Key to the Game - Fielding of Dreams: The Bees allowed three unearned runs in the first inning of game two of the double header on a pair of errors, and committed four total errors across yesterday's games. New Britain's position players need to focus on fielding fundamentals as they play behind the pitching staff tonight.
Broadcast: Talk of Connecticut (WDRC AM 1360 Hartford, WMMW AM 1470 Meriden, WWCO AM 1240 Waterbury, and WSNG AM 610 Torrington) as well as www.talkofconnecticut.com and the TuneIn Radio app. Also available on the Bees' Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: Jon Jones hit his third triple of the season in game two of the doubleheader, tying him for 2nd in the Atlantic League...the Bees have had 9 pitchers make starts this season, including Simon...Jones has a 3 game hitting streak, with an RBI in each...The Bees are 4-3 vs. their in state rival this year.
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