Tigers Shut out IronBirds
Published on August 19, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release
NORWICH-The Connecticut Tigers (27-31) scored four runs in the eighth inning to secure a 5-0 win over the Aberdeen IronBirds (24-25) before 1,516 fans at Dodd Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
LHP Efrain Nieves (3-1) pitched three scoreless innings to pick up the win.
The Tigers broke free with a run in the seventh inning. LF Zach Kirksey (3-4) led off the inning with a double, moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt by 3B Edgar Corcino (0-3) and scored on a wild pitch by Aberdeen RHP Jose Nivar (2-1) for a 1-0 lead.
In the eighth inning the Tigers increased their lead to 5-0. SS Jared Reaves (1-4) singled, went to second base on a throwing error and to third base on a wild pitch. He scored on a single by RF Danry Vasquez (3-4) for a 2-0 lead. CF Patrick Smith (0-3) walked and Kirksey blooped a single to load the bases. A sacrifice fly by Corcino allowed Vasquez to score and a two-run double by 1B Juaner Aguasvivas (2-4) made it 5-0.
The Tigers and IronBirds finish their series on Monday night at7:05 p.m. It's a "Kids Eat Free" Monday with all kids 12 and under receiving a coupon for a hot dog, bag of chips, bottle of water and an apple! It's all sponsored by The Day Newspaper and U.S. Foods, the official food service provider of the Tigers! The Tigers will also host "Social Media Monday" presented by Xtra Mart Convenience Stores. Be sure to "like" the Tigers on facebook and follow the Tigers on Twitter @thecttigers for great ticket discounts!
RHP Sebastian Vader (1-5, 4.38) gets the start for Aberdeen against Connecticut LHP Jack Duffey (0-3, 3.18). Pre-game radio coverage starts at 6:50 p.m. Monday night on AM 1310 WICH and online 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 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.
The Tigers will also host the 2013 NYPL All-Star Game at Dodd Stadium on Tuesday, August 13. Ticket information for the game will be announced soon!
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