Henry Mateo goes 4-for-4 as Bluefish Win Rubber Game Against Bears
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on May 17, 2009
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Newark Bears in the rubber game of a three-game series on Sunday 6-4 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
The Bluefish bats were active in the form of small ball smacking 12 hits, all of which were singles. The Bluefish also set a season high with six steals on the day, three of which came from Henry Mateo. Mateo had another impressive day at the plate going 4-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored. Luis Lopez also enjoyed a successful afternoon at the dish going 3-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI.
Bluefish starter Kyle Jackson (4-1) tied a team high for innings pitched this season, lasting seven innings and allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk. Andy Cavazos appeared in the ninth to earn his second save of the year by allowing three walks and striking out two.
Bobby Brownlie (2-1) took to the mound for the Bears lasting five and one third innings allowing six runs on 11 hits and a walk, while striking out four. Charlton Jimerson highlighted the Newark offense going 2-for-4 including a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.
The Bluefish head on the road for seven games beginning Monday night in Southern Maryland. Bridgeport will visit the Blue Crabs for a four-game series and then travel to Lancaster for a weekend matchup with the Barnstormers. Fans can monitor their hometown team throughout the road trip by tuning into the Bluefish Broadcast Network. Monday’s contest against Southern Maryland begins at 7:05 p.m., with the broadcast beginning at 6:50 p.m., exclusively on www.bridgeportbluefish.com. Bluefish radio voice Josh Rogol will have the call of all the action.
The Bluefish return home on Tuesday, May 26, to open a three-game series against the Somerset Patriots. On Tuesday night, kids eat free at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard courtesy of Stew Leonard’s. All children (12 and under) will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and 12 oz. fountain soda. Tickets are still available by visiting the Harbor Yard box office, calling (203)-345-4800, or by visiting www.bridgeportbluefish.com and clicking the tickets icon.
The Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball Club, a charter team in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, plays its home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, located off Exit 27 of I-95 on the corner of Broad Street and South Frontage Road in Bridgeport. 2009 season tickets, mini-plans, group outings and individual tickets are available by calling 203-345-4800. Visit the Bluefish online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
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