Sabatella Extends On-Base Streak
(Sugar Land, TX– August 18, 2015) – The Bridgeport Bluefish (21-17, 47-61) were defeated by the Sugar Land Skeeters (15-23, 51-57) 7-2 at Constellation Field on Tuesday night to even up the seven-game series at a victory apiece. The Bluefish registered ten more hits in the losing effort, and have now picked up double digits in the hit column a total of 41 times during the 2015 season.
Bridgeport Starting Pitcher Matt Iannazzo (4-8) suffered the loss, tossing five and one-third innings, surrendering four runs (three earned runs) on seven hits, striking out three while not walking a batter and throwing a wild pitch. Sugar Land Starting Pitcher Josh Geer (5-5) earned the win, going six and one-third innings, allowing two runs on eight hits, walking two and striking out two.
The Bluefish took the early 1-0 lead off Geer just three batters into the game as Welington Dotel drove home Bryan Sabatella with a sacrifice fly after Sabatella led off the contest with a double. Sugar Land scored two runs off Iannazzo in the bottom half of the fourth inning to take a 2-1 lead, one they would never relinquish. Delwyn Young plated Jeff Dominguez with a game-tying RBI single, and Chris Wallace would bring Young home with the go-ahead run on a double with two men out.
Bridgeport cut the deficit to 4-2 as Dotel drove home his second run of the night with a base knock that scored Ethan Chapman after he opened up the frame with a walk. The Liberty Division All-Star and Home Run Derby Champion adds to his team lead with 51 runs batted in. The Skeeters broke the game open in the eighth inning with three unearned insurance runs to take a comfortable 7-2 lead on a run-scoring single by Renny Osuna and a two RBI double by Chris Wallace, and the boys from the Lone Star State sent their fans home with smiles on their faces. Sabatella and Josh Prince led the way for Bridgeport with three hits each, and Sabatella also extended his on-base streak to 11 consecutive games overall.
The Bluefish continue their series with the Sugar Land Skeeters on Wednesday night deep in the heart of Texas. Bridgeport returns to the Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Monday, August 24th when they welcome in their cross-sound rival Long Island Ducks as the 2015 Ferry Cup Series continues. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The Bluefish are showing their appreciation for Late Show host David Letterman. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a David Letterman Paper Face Fan. 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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