NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Strong Pitching Lifts Tigers over Doubledays

Published on July 14, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


NORWICH- Tigers starter Endrys Briceno pitched 5 2/3 inning while giving up three hits and one run and striking out four to lead the Connecticut Tigers (9-17) to a 3-1 win in the series opener against the Auburn Doubledays (17-8) on Saturday night at Dodd Stadium in front of 1,207 fans.

RHP Chad Smith made his first appearance for Connecticut and pitched the final 3 1/3 innings, striking out four and walking one to obtain his first save of the season.

The Tigers bats came alive for the second night in a row, scoring two runs in the second inning. 1B Juaner Aguavivas (0-3) led off the inning by getting hit by a pitch with 2B Devon Travis (1-3) following with a single to center field. A one-out double by RF Patrick Smith (1-3) drove in both men and gave the Tigers their first lead of the night at 2-0.

The Doubledays responded with a run in the third inning to narrow the Tigers lead to one run. C Spencer Kieboom (1-2) hit a one-out single to center field and reached second on a wild pitch. A two-out line drive single to right field by SS Wes Schill (2-4) scored Keiboom from second base and cut the lead to 2-1.

Connecticut quickly gained the run back on an RBI double by SS Jared Reaves (1-4). Reaves' hit scored CF Jake Stewart (2-4) from second base after he doubled to right field to lead off the inning.

TIGER TRACKS: The Tigers optioned IF Brett Harrison to the Gulf Coast League and received Reaves from the West Michigan Whitecaps, the Low A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. In five games with the Whitecaps, Reaves had three hits in 15 at bats and a .200 average.

Reaves started the season with the Tigers and was optioned to West Michigan on June 28.

The Doubledays and Tigers continue their series on Sunday afternoon at 4:05 p.m. at Dodd Stadium. Directly after the game, all kids in attendance get the opportunity to run the bases presented by Ben & Jerry's. There will be a catch on the field after the game for all fans sponsored by Dick's Sporting Goods. Both teams have right-hand pitchers taking the mound, with Brian Rauh (0-0, 1.29) for Auburn facing off against Charlie Gillies (0-1, 3.38) for Connecticut. Pre-game radio coverage begins at 3:50 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 in 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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