Series Finale Slips Away from Bees in Ninth
May 12, 2016 - Atlantic League (AtL)
New Britain Bees News Release
(York, Penn.) Up two runs in the bottom of the ninth, the New Britain Bees couldn't keep down a furious rally by the York Revolution, falling 4-3 in the finale of the series and six-game road trip.
PITCHERS OF RECORD- W: Wes Alsup (1-0) | L: Craig Stem (0-2)
After escaping a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the eighth inning, Bees' closer Craig Stem could not silence the bats of the Revolution in the ninth. With two runners on (due to a fielder's choice and a single), York second baseman Andres Perez launched a three-run home run to hand the Bees' their third walk-off loss of the season.
A night after scoring a combined 19 runs, both offenses managed little off both starting pitchers. After a pair of doubles brought home a run in the first inning for the Revolution, Bees' starter Kyle Simon settled down to deliver his fourth straight start of pitching five innings and allowing two runs or less (he also struck out six). York starter Jorge Martinez also allowed a single run in five innings of work, with the lone Bees' run off Martinez coming on a Brandon Chaves home run.
The bullpens of both teams exchanged scoreless innings until the top half of the eighth. With right-hander Michael Click on the hill for York, outfielder Jon Jones chased home Anthony Hewitt (pinch running for Craig Maddox, who had singled) and Jonathan Roof with a two-run triple to right field, giving the Bees their only lead of the night.
Left-hander Josh Outman will make the start tomorrow night as the Bees' return home to take on the Bridgeport Bluefish. The Bluefish will counter with right-hander R.J. Hively.
Bees Buzz: Catcher James Skelton continues to show a tremendous eye at the plate this year, walking four times tonight to increase his league leading walk total to 21...With Greg Golson's sixth steal of the year, the Bees have now successfully stolen a base in seven straight games...With a 2-4 night, Jonathan Roof concluded a strong road trip, hitting .318 (7-22) with a double and four stolen bases in the six games...
Tomorrow's 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 Tickets: Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office starting at 9 AM | Call 860-826-BEES
The Bees return home tomorrow to start a three game set against the Bridgeport Bluefish. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM as the Bees will host a postgame Pyrotechnics Extravaganza as well as Halloween in May! The first 1,000 fans will receive a Stan Cliburn Face Fan as well! On Saturday, May 14th, the Bees will host Polish Heritage Night for the first time ever, and Sunday May 15th will feature a Children's Book Drive presented by River Valley Wealth Management to benefit the Berlin Peck Memorial Library. Tickets for all three games are available by calling (860) 826-BEES (2337), online at nbbees.com, or by visiting the New Britain Stadium Box Office.
Atlantic League Stories from May 12, 2016
- Drop the Beat: Dre' Walks off with Three-Run Blast - York Revolution
- Series Finale Slips Away from Bees in Ninth - New Britain Bees
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- Complete Effort Leads Patriots Past Ducks in Rubber Match - Somerset Patriots
- Barnstormers Outlast Blue Crabs In Pitching Gem - Lancaster Stormers
- Bluefish Snap Losing Streak With Victory Over Skeeters To Even Series - Bridgeport Bluefish
- Preview - Bees' Bats Look to Stay Hot vs. Revolution - New Britain Bees
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