NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Tigers Snap Three-Game Losing Streak

Published on August 17, 2012 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


NORWICH-The Connecticut Tigers (25-32) scored five runs on six hits to earn a 5-3 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades (37-20) before 2,603 fans at Dodd Stadium

RHP Angel Nesbit (2-3) pitched two scoreless innings for the victory and RHP Hunter Scantling tossed two scoreless innings to get his first save of the season.

Connecticut scored a run in the first inning. CF Jake Stewart (0-3) walked and went to second base on a sacrifice bunt by LF Danry Vasquez (0-3). RF Patrick Smith (1-4) reached base on an error that allowed Stewart to score for a 1-0 lead.

Hudson Valley tied the game in the second inning. SS Ryan Dunn (1-4) singled, went to second base on a passed ball and stole third base. He scored on a single by C Jake DePew (2-4) for a 1-1 tied score.

The Renegades scored two runs in the sixth inning to take a 3-1 lead before the Tigers scored three runs in the sixth inning. Smith doubled and both DH Tyler Hanover (2-3) and 3B Edgar Corcino (0-2) were hit by pitches to load the bases.

C Timothy Remes (1-3) earned a bases-loaded walk and 2B Jordan Dean (1-4) hit a two-run single to score Hanover and Corcino for a 4-3 lead.

1B Jauner Aguasvivas (1-4) doubled home 3B Edgar Corcino (0-2) in the eighth inning for a 5-3 lead.

The Tigers welcome in the Aberdeen IronBirds, the NYPL affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. for the start of a three-game series. The Tigers will present the mini-bat giveaway to the first 500 fans on Saturday as well as the Home Plate event featuring former Detroit Tiger Frank Tanana. LHP Jorge Rivera (0-1, 3.55) gets the start for Aberdeen against Connecticut RHP Charlie Gillies (0-3, 3.29). Pre-game radio coverage starts at 6:50 p.m. Saturday 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.

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