Game Preview & Recap

BEES FALL TO DUCKS 2-0 IN RAIN-SHORTENED CONTEST

GAME 2 OF SERIES CALLED DUE TO RAIN AFTER 5 FULL INNINGS
 
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In 140 Characters or Less: Ducks take game 2 of 4 game series vs. the Bees 2-0 after the game was called through 5 full innings due to rain #NewBritainVsEverybody
 
The Game Changed When… Angelo Songco came to bat for Long Island in the bottom of the 1st inning with Delta Cleary Jr. on second and Marc Krauss on first. Songco would plate Cleary Jr. for the Ducks’ first run of the game. That would prove to be the game winning run as the 2-0 final would be reached when Long Island added an insurance run in the 4th.
 
Pitchers of Record: W: Matt Larkins (9-6) | L: Jonathan Pettibone (2-7)
 
Player(s) of the Game: Angelo Songco (Long Island) – 1-2, RBI | Conor Bierfeldt (New Britain) – 1-1, BB | Matt Larkins (Long Island) – 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 6 K
 
Next Game: Sunday, September 3rd, 1:35 P.M.
 
Tale of the Tape – New Britain Bees (23-31, 49-75) vs. Long Island Ducks (33-23, 69-57)
Starting Pitchers – New Britain: RHP Nate Roe (5-6, 3.92) | Long Island: RHP Matt Marsh (0-0, 0.00)
 
HOME TICKETS: BUY HERE | Available at the New Britain Stadium Box Office | Call 860-826-BEES
 
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:
 
Tuesday, September 5th vs. Lancaster: Comcast Back to School Giveaway/Two-Fer Tuesday
Wednesday, September 6th vs. Lancaster: Faith Night/YMCA Fun “4” Everyone Day
Thursday, September 7th vs. Lancaster: Octoberfest/TD Bank Night/Thirsty Thursday
Friday, September 8th vs. Sugar Land: Bike Night/Fat Tire Friday/Foul Pole Friday
Saturday, September 9th vs. Sugar Land: Sting Bobblehead Giveaway/First Responder’s Night/FIREWORKS
Sunday, September 10th vs. Sugar Land: Fan Appreciation Day/Key Bank Giveaway/Schaller Hardware City Family Fun-Day
 
Broadcast: The Bees’ Official YouTube Channel (youtube.com/NewBritainBees) and Facebook Live (facebook.com/newbritainbees), starting at 1:20 P.M.
 
Bees Buzz: This is the second game this season for the Bees to have been shortened due to rain. Both have come on the road, and they have lost both of them. The first game was on June 16th against Southern Maryland, which they lost by a 3-2 score…With 1 hit in tonight’s game, Conor Bierfeldt is now 1 hit away from 400 hits in his professional career…Tonight’s game is Long Island’s third shutout of the season against the Bees, which now ties them with Sugar Land for most shutouts of the Bees on the season…Brandon Shimo has not allowed a run in 6 of his last 7 outings (8 innings pitched)…James Skelton drew his league leading 87th walk of the season in the 1st inning of tonight’s game…Jovan Rosa extended his consecutive games played for the Bees streak to 264, and his overall consecutive games played streak to 287, including postseason. 
 
About the New Britain Bees
 
The New Britain Bees are in their second season of play as a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play at New Britain Stadium. Tickets for the 2017 season are available by calling 860-826-BEES (2337), online at NBBees.com, or by visiting the New Britain Stadium Box Office.
 
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
 
The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 37 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB.  The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. 
 
For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com
 
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