Fish Clipped on Father’s Day
By Atlantic League Independent Wire Services on June 21, 2009
(Bridgeport, CT – June 21, 2009) – The Bridgeport Bluefish fell to the York Revolution in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday, Father’s Day, 1-0 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard.
Bluefish starter Dan Reichert pitched a gem but was outdueled by his counterpart Tim Harikkala. There were twelve total hits in the game with the Revolution scoring the lone run in the top of the second inning. Reichert (6-6) threw a complete game allowing just one unearned run scattering seven hits and no walks, while fanning seven. The Bluefish bats were unable to start anything offensively as Harikkala (2-1) threw eight innings allowing no runs on four hits and one walk, striking out nine. Bob Zimmermann pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his first save of the season for the Revolution.
Brandon Sing paced the Bluefish offensively collecting three of the team’s five hits. Luis Lopez and Ryner Bautista collected the other two, both finishing 1-for-3, with Lopez drawing a walk in the first inning.
The Bluefish are on a three-day break for the Atlantic League All-Star festivities. Pitchers Esteban Yan, Andy Weimer, and Matt Pike will join outfielder Brandon Sing and infielder Luis Lopez to represent the Bluefish in the contest. Bridgeport heads on the road for a four-game series against the Newark Bears beginning June 25. Fans can keep tabs on their hometown team by listening to the game live on www.bridgeportbluefish.com . The Bluefish return home June 29 to begin a three-game series against the Camden Sharks. 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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