The Tigers had their chance today, leading in extra innings before ultimately losing to the IronBirds. As a result, they finish in second place without the postseason to look forward to.
Oddly, a team that struggled to hit scored plenty enough runs to have won. Connecticut just couldn't stop Aberdeen from scoring.
The end of this season is so much different than what past years have brought. Some, maybe none of the Tigers will be back next year. Usually in Double-A you have a decent idea who will return, but short-season A is not the same. I've been told Dixon Machado is a sure-bet to be back. But beyond that, who knows.
Connecticut defied the odds by sticking in the pennant race as long as it did, which at the very least, made the last two weeks entertaining.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
First-place Tigers
Connecticut’s bats came to life in a 7-6 win over Aberdeen on Friday night, a victory that put the Tigers into first place in the New York-Penn League’s Stedler Division.
A win today combined with a loss by Tri-City at Brooklyn will clinch the playoff berth for the Connecticut. The Tigers have a half-game lead.
Connecticut put single runs on the board in the first and second innings before using a two-run Ryan Enos home run in the fourth for a 4-0 lead.
The IronBirds tied the game in the bottom of the fourth, but fell behind for good in the sixth.
Matt Perry (3-for-3) singled and advanced to second on Dixon Machado’s sacrifice bunt. Chao-Ting Tang then drove in Perry with a single to right.
The Tigers added a run in the sixth and two more in the eighth before holding off Aberdeen in the ninth.
A win today combined with a loss by Tri-City at Brooklyn will clinch the playoff berth for the Connecticut. The Tigers have a half-game lead.
Connecticut put single runs on the board in the first and second innings before using a two-run Ryan Enos home run in the fourth for a 4-0 lead.
The IronBirds tied the game in the bottom of the fourth, but fell behind for good in the sixth.
Matt Perry (3-for-3) singled and advanced to second on Dixon Machado’s sacrifice bunt. Chao-Ting Tang then drove in Perry with a single to right.
The Tigers added a run in the sixth and two more in the eighth before holding off Aberdeen in the ninth.
Playoff tickets
They go on sale Monday at noon, and as I mentioned in the previous post, they are $5 and if you are a season ticket holder, they are free.
I must say, that's a great deal!
I must say, that's a great deal!
Playoff news
Early word is that should the Tigers make the playoffs, Tuesday's Game 1 will be at 6:30 p.m. and all tickets -- that's right ALL tickets will be $5.
If that doesn't draw a big crowd, I don't know what will.
Could you imagine, two straight years, two different teams and both potentially having the largest average attendance in the postseason?
If that doesn't draw a big crowd, I don't know what will.
Could you imagine, two straight years, two different teams and both potentially having the largest average attendance in the postseason?
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