NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Tigers Win 2-1 on Friday

Published on July 16, 2010 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


NORWICH- RHP Patrick Cooper (2-1) pitched six innings and struck out seven men to lead the Connecticut Tigers(15-13) to a 2-1 win over the State College Spikes (14-15) before 2,275 fans at Dodd Stadium on Friday night.

The Tigers scored two runs in the first inning against State College RHP Quinton Miller (0-1). 2B Alexander Nunez (1-3) singled and went to second base on a single by 3B Josh Ashenbrenner (2-3). DH Matt Perry (0-3) reached base on a fielder's choice and a throwing error by State College 2B Andy Vasquez allowed Nunez to score.

Ashenbrenner moved up to third base on the error and scored on a sacrifice fly by C Julio Rodriguez (1-3) for a 2-0 Connecticut lead.

The Spikes scored a run in the third inning. DH Matt Curry (0-3) walked and stole second base. An RBI double by 1B Gerlis Rodriguez (2-3) scored Curry for a 2-1 Tigers lead.

Connecticut begins a three-game series on the road at Hudson Valley, the short-season A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. LHP Rayni Guichardo (1-1, 4.57) gets the start for Connecticut against RHP Jake Thompson (0-0, 0.00) from Hudson Valley. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1310 WICH and online at milb.com.

The Tigers' next home stand begins Tuesday, July 20 against the Vermont Lake Monsters, the short-season A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. To purchase tickets, call the Tigers at 860-887-7962, go online to www.cttigers.com, or stop by the Box Office at Dodd Stadium during normal business hours.

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