In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees could not breakthrough with the big hit, dropping the rubber match of their series vs. the Skeeters 4-2.
The Game Changed When…:
the Skeeters mounted a two out rally in the bottom of the seventh with the game tied at two. After Albert Cordero’s single, the Skeeters brought home two runs on Josh Prince’s RBI double and Jeff Dominguez’ RBI single to give Sugar Land their first lead of the night and eventually the win.
Pitchers of Record:
W: Ryan Mattheus (2-1) | L: Brandon Fry (1-2) | SV: Derrick Loop (17)
Player(s) of the Game: NB Craig Maddox (2-5, RBI) | NB Shawn Haviland (6IP, 5H, 2R, 5K) | SL Jeremy Barfield (2-3, 2B, HR, RBI, BB, 2R)
Next Game:
Tale of the Tape –Bridgeport Bluefish (32-41, 2-1 2nd half) at New Britain Bees (37-36, 1-1 2nd half)
Pitching Matchup
New Britain: New Britain: Kyle Simon (3-2, 2.06) | Bridgeport: Jimmy Patterson (1-2, 4.24)
Bees Home Tickets: CLICK HERE | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
Broadcast: Youtube (Youtube.com/NewBritainBees).
Bees Buzz: Jon Griffin extended his road hitting streak to 11 straight with a 1-4 night…All nine Bees’ starters reached base in the game, with eight of the nine picking up at least one hit…Jon Jones stole his 23rd base of the season tonight, which puts him into sole possession of fourth place in the Atlantic League in that category (two behind teammate Michael Crouse for the top spot)…