Error opens door for three-run seventh inning, Van Stratten extends streak
(Bridgeport, Conn. – May 17, 2015) – The Bridgeport Bluefish (13-9) struggled defensively all afternoon, committing three errors, as they were defeated by the Camden Riversharks (12-12) 5-2 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Sunday in the conclusion of a four-game weekend series. Camden outhit the ‘Fish twelve to seven.
Starting Pitcher Mike Antonini was credited with the no-decision after going six innings, allowing seven hits and two runs (one earned run), walking only one while striking out ten. Erik Draxton (2-1) was tagged with the defeat out of the bullpen, pitching two innings, giving up four hits and three runs (no earned runs).
Bridgeport tied the game up at two in the bottom half of the third inning on a two-out, two-run double by Welington Dotel, scoring Ildemaro Vargas and Nick Van Stratten. Van Stratten reached base earlier in the inning on a single, extending his on-base streak to a season-high nineteen consecutive games overall. The Riversharks regained the lead in the top half of the seventh with two outs, when Mike Costanzo blasted a three-run home-run over the wall in right, and Camden had their second lead of the day, 5-2, and never looked back. Starting Pitcher Ryan Kulik (3-1) earned the victory, going six innings, allowing six hits and two runs, walking one and striking out three. Matt Gorgen pitched a scoreless ninth for the Riversharks, notching his league-best sixth save of the season. Dotel led the way for the Bluefish with three hits.
The ‘Fish now embark on a four-game road trip as they take on the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark beginning Tuesday night, May 19th at 7:05 p.m. Fans can listen to play-by-play broadcaster Mike Mohr for live audio coverage of each and every game of the series against the Patriots on bridgeportbluefish.com
The ‘Fish return home to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Friday, May 22nd when they host the Sugar Land Skeeters to open up a four game Memorial Day Weekend series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CLICK HERE for tickets.
The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit BridgeportBluefish.com.
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