Rock Cats kick off Weekend Series against Red Sox Affiliate Friday
May 3, 2012 - Eastern League (EL1)
New Britain Rock Cats News Release
New Britain, CT- The New Britain Rock Cats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, will return home on Friday night (May 4) and open up a 3-game weekend series against the Boston Red Sox farm club, the Portland Sea Dogs. The Rock Cats are off to their best start in franchise history (17-9) and just completed a 6-1 road trip. New Britain is 4-2 on the current road trip and just percentage points out of first place in the EL Eastern Division.
The Rock Cats will light up the skies after Friday's 6:35 game with a Fireworks show at New Britain Stadium. On Saturday fans can arrive early to the pre-game block party. The event will feature a blue theme for Foster Care Awareness Night with many games and activities for the kids before the Rock Cats play the Sea Dogs at 6:35. Sunday, is the annual Mascot Day event, with many of Connecticut's favorite mascots participating in a kickball game before the Rock Cats play at 1:35. The Sea Dogs boast Red Sox prospect Brent Bryce on their roster, and he is expected to play this weekend.
Limited tickets remain for this weekend games against Portland and fans are urged to call 860-224-8383 or purchase tickets on-line by going to www.rockcats.com.
The Rock Cats wrap up the two-city seven game road trip tonight at Harrisburg. New Britain will be facing former New York Yankees 19-game winner Chien-Ming Wang, who is with the Senators on major league rehab. The game can be heard live at 7:00 on the radio (WMRD AM 1150, WLIS AM 1420) and on-line on www.foxsportsradio1410.com.
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