The Bees then scored three unearned runs in the fifth inning to move ahead 8-5. Ryan Doherty attributed much of his success on Monday to his ability to throw first-pitch strikes — something he’s struggled with in the past. The Worcester Bravehearts defeated the Westfield Starfires, 3-1, at Bullens Field in the Starfires home opener on July 8, 2020. Making it even more special was that he was able to do it in front of his father, Sean, the former Quinnipiac assistant basketball coach, as well as his uncle, Dan, a former pitcher at Assumption College. All rights reserved (About Us). Hamden’s Ryan Doherty was totally dominant on the mound for New Britain Bees on Monday, Editorial: State to slow protecting renters. My change-up was working really well, my fastball I was able to place, and I was able to work with the cutter a lot, too, which was nice.”. Andre Marrero (Quinnipiac) led off the game with a single for the Starfires and finished the game 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Casparius, the former Staples star, began his college career at North Carolina but will play at UConn this season. It was just his second appearance (and first start) for the Bees, whom he joined after his season with the Hamden Miners of the Connecticut College Baseball League finished a couple of weeks ago. NEW BRITAIN, CT (WFSB) - The New Britain Bees on Monday announced the dates and start times for the team’s updated 2020 Futures League of Collegiate Baseball schedule. Investigators in the Jennifer Dulos case say they believe her estranged husband tried to frame his former employee and new evidence could lead them to her remains. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Founded in October 2015, the Bees played the 2016 to 2019 seasons as an independent professional baseball team in the Atlantic League of Professional B… Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Suffice to say, his most recent outing in the Nutmeg State went a whole lot better. “Starting off with a ball or two, it’s hard to work back from,” he noted. “I just didn’t feel like I had it warming up before the game,” the left-hander reported. Ryan Doherty didn’t feel all that great during his bullpen session prior to his start for the New Britain Bees on Monday night. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. It was the third homer of the season for Donlan, a junior at Stonehill College. Per Mike Ashmore of MyCentralJersey.com the Bees are not expected to continue as an Atlantic League team in 2020, prompting the league to seek alternatives for next season, including a return of the Road Warriors, a traveling franchise that has no home schedule, much like … Hamden's Ryan Doherty dominated on the hill for the New Britain Bees on Monday night. Seven more runs in the sixth and seventh inning finished off the win for New Britain. “(Dan) texted me (after the game) and asked me when he has to stop saying he’s the best pitcher in the family,” Sean reported. Westfield struggled to maintain that lead, though, as the Bees went on to score 10 runs in three innings en route to a 15-6 win over the Starfires. Bees manager Ray Guarino, who coached Doherty with the Hamden Post 88 American Legion team last summer, invited him to join the team for the final week or so. “I just didn’t feel like I had it warming up before the game,” the left-hander reported. Westfield’s Reggie Crawfords hits a fly ball to left field in the sixth inning. Westfield’s Michael Mathews (Salve Regina) took the loss in relief, giving up five runs on five walks over 1/3 of an inning.