NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Reininger Picks up His 6th Save

Published on August 4, 2013 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


Norwich, CT - The Connecticut Tigers (20-27) defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers (20-26) by a score of 2-1 Sunday evening at Dodd Stadium. The Tigers offense in the second inning was the difference in the game. The Tigers scored two runs in the inning on an RBI single by CF Austin Schotts (1-4) and an RBI double by 2B Dominic Ficociello (2-4) that gave the Tigers an early 2-0 lead.

The Tigers avoided the three-game sweep behind a dominating performance by the Tigers pitching. The Tigers used five pitchers that combined for nine innings while allowing one run on four hits. Starter LHP Joe Mantiply pitched three scoreless innings. RHP Austin Pritcher relieved Mantiply and pitched 3.1 scoreless innings while allowing one run on two hits and struck out five batters. Winning pitcher LHP Logan Ehlers (2-0) picked up his second win as he pitched 1.1 scoreless innings. RHP Scott Sitz faced one batter, CF Joel Mejia (2-4) and got him to ground out in the eighth inning. RHP Zac Reininger (6) picked up his sixth save as he pitched a scoreless ninth inning.

It was a tough evening for the Scrappers at the plate as they combined for a four hit performance in 30 at bats. The highlight for the Scrappers came in the seventh inning as 3B James Roberts (1-4) hit a solo home run over the left field wall that cut the Tigers lead to 2-1. It was Roberts first home run of the season.

The 2013 New York-Penn League All-Star rosters and starters were announced today. Representing the Connecticut Tigers are RHP Zac Reininger and OF Ben Verlander.

The Tigers and the Brooklyn Cyclones begin a three-game series at MCU Park that starts on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. In game one RHP Jonathon Crawford (0-2, 2.20) gets the start for the Tigers. Cyclones send out RHP Seth Lugo (2-4, 4.19). Pregame radio coverage begins at 6:45 p.m. on AM 1310 WICH. You can also stream the game at cttigers.com

The Connecticut Tigers are the Class-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play in the New York-Penn League. The Tigers are in their 4th season at Dodd Stadium. Tickets are now on sale! The Box Office is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, tickets can be purchased over the phone at (860) 887-7962. For more information go online to cttigers.com.

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