NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Spinners Take Season-Opener with a 2-1 Win

Published on June 18, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


LOWELL, MA-The Lowell Spinners (1-0) scored two runs in the seventh inning to come back for a 2-1 win over the Connecticut Tigers (0-1) before 5,249 fans at LeLacheur Park on Monday night.

The Tigers scored an unearned run against Lowell LHP Francisco Taveras in the third inning. DH Edgar Corcino (2-3) hit a one-out single and moved to second base on a wild pitch. After 2B Carlos De Los Santos (1-4) struck out, SS Jared Reaves (1-4) reached first base on a throwing error by Lowell SS Mookie Betts. Corcino scored for a 1-0 Connecticut lead.

Connecticut RHP Montreal Robertson pitched five scoreless innings in his first start of 2012. He allowed just three hits without issuing a walk and struck out six.

LF Seth Schwindenhammer (0-3) led off the seventh inning for Lowell by striking out. SS Mookie Betts (1-4) singled and stole second base. C Oscar Perez (1-3) followed with an RBI double to score Betts and tie the game at 1-1.

2B Dreily Guerrero (2-4) followed with a single to move Perez to third base. 3B Matt Gedman (1-4) singled to left field to score Perez and give Lowell a 2-1 lead.

RHP Yunior Ortega (1-0) pitched three scoreless innings to get the win. RHP Tyler Barrett (1-0) took the loss by pitching an inning and two-thirds for the Tigers.

The Tigers and Spinners finish their series on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Edgar De La Rosa (2-4, 3.19 GCL Tigers in 2011); gets the start for the Tigers against LHP Zack Good (0-1, 1.88, GCL Red Sox in 2011); for the Spinners.

Pre-game radio coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1310 WICH and online at www.cttigers.com.

The Connecticut Tigers are the Class-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play in the New York-Penn League. The Tigers saw a 23% increase in attendance in 2011, (the 4th highest in Minor League Baseball), and are entering their 3rd 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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