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The New Britain Bees edged the three-time defending champion Norwich Sea Unicorns, 3-2, in the opening game of the Futures League playoffs Monday night before a crowd of 2,139 at New Britain Stadium.
Norwich defeated New Britain in last year’s championship series.
After a one hour and 44 minute rain delay, the Bees struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Tim Henning (Binghamton) led off with a single and stole second. Henning moved to third on a ground out from Tyler Garbooshian (Rutgers) and scored on a sacrifice fly from Michael Olender (Lehigh).
Norwich tied it in the top of the fifth. CJ Nolan (Sacred Heart) led off with a single and stole second. With two outs, Nolan stole third and scored on a wild pitch.
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The Bees scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth to take a 3-1 advantage. George Slauson (UConn) led off with a double. With two outs, Owen Rich (Binghamton) and Dylan Swarts (Union) each drew walks to load the bases. Amato Civitello (UConn) and Grady Schopps (Salve Regina) were then hit by pitches on consecutive at bats, allowing Slauson and Rich to score.
Norwich tried to rally in the top of the ninth. Jackson Powers (Saint Anselm) led off with a bunt single and moved to second on an ensuing throwing error. J.P. Kuczik (Maryland) reached on an infield error. After a pop out, Matt Park (Quinnipiac) grounded into a fielder’s choice that scored Powers to make it 3-2.
But Bees pitcher Jake Harmony (Endicott) induced a ground ball for the final out.
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Harmony earned the win with two innings of relief. He allowed one run on one hit.
Henning had two hits for the Bees.
Powers and Nolan each had two hits for the Sea Unicorns. Norwich starting pitcher Jacob Schrage (Stonehill) allowed two hits and one run over four innings. He walked three and struck out seven.
The best-of-3 semifinal round series continues on Tuesday night at Dodd Stadium. The first pitch is at 6:30 p.m.
This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Norwich Sea Unicorns edged by New Britain Bees in playoff opener
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Norwich defeated New Britain in last year’s championship series.
After a one hour and 44 minute rain delay, the Bees struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Tim Henning (Binghamton) led off with a single and stole second. Henning moved to third on a ground out from Tyler Garbooshian (Rutgers) and scored on a sacrifice fly from Michael Olender (Lehigh).
Norwich tied it in the top of the fifth. CJ Nolan (Sacred Heart) led off with a single and stole second. With two outs, Nolan stole third and scored on a wild pitch.
More: Looking forward to college football, Futures League playoffs | Zanor
The Bees scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth to take a 3-1 advantage. George Slauson (UConn) led off with a double. With two outs, Owen Rich (Binghamton) and Dylan Swarts (Union) each drew walks to load the bases. Amato Civitello (UConn) and Grady Schopps (Salve Regina) were then hit by pitches on consecutive at bats, allowing Slauson and Rich to score.
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Norwich tried to rally in the top of the ninth. Jackson Powers (Saint Anselm) led off with a bunt single and moved to second on an ensuing throwing error. J.P. Kuczik (Maryland) reached on an infield error. After a pop out, Matt Park (Quinnipiac) grounded into a fielder’s choice that scored Powers to make it 3-2.
But Bees pitcher Jake Harmony (Endicott) induced a ground ball for the final out.
More: Norwich native Calvin '50 Cal' Sheeley makes pro boxing debut
Harmony earned the win with two innings of relief. He allowed one run on one hit.
Henning had two hits for the Bees.
Powers and Nolan each had two hits for the Sea Unicorns. Norwich starting pitcher Jacob Schrage (Stonehill) allowed two hits and one run over four innings. He walked three and struck out seven.
The best-of-3 semifinal round series continues on Tuesday night at Dodd Stadium. The first pitch is at 6:30 p.m.
This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Norwich Sea Unicorns edged by New Britain Bees in playoff opener
Continue reading...
