Johan Belisario Article In Baseball America Issue #1425

There is a nice article on 2014 CT Tigers' closer Johan Belisario in the recent issue of  Baseball America. Belisario was a 2014 NY-Penn All Star and Connecticut Tigers Connection's pitcher of the year!

Six Former CT Tigers In Baseball America Top 10 Detroit Prospects

(2014 CT Tigers' second baseman Domingo Leyba)

Six former Connecticut Tigers' players have been named among the top 10 prospects in the Detroit Tigers' system recently by Baseball America.

#1 Devon Travis 2B 2012 CT Tigers (recently traded to Toronto)

#3 Buck Farmer RHP (2013 CT Tigers)

#4 Derek Hill OF (2014 CT Tigers)

#5 Domingo Leyba 2B (2014 CT Tigers)

#6 Kevin Ziomek (2013 CT Tigers)

#10 Tyler Collins (2011 CT Tigers)

Former 2012 CT Tiger Devon Travis Traded To Toronto For OF Anthony Gose

Former 2012 2B Devon Travis was recently traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for highly rated OF prospect Anthony Gose. Ironically, Travis was just named as the Detroit Tigers #1 overall prospect by Baseball America. Many feel Travis will get a chance to start in Toronto in 2015!

Former CT Tigers Crawford & Suarez Traded To Cincinnati Reds For Former Norwich Navigator Alfredo Simon!

In an odd twist of fate, former Connecticut Tigers SS Eugenio Suarez (2011) and RHP Jonathon Crawford (2013) were traded by the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday for former Norwich Navigators' pitcher Alfredo Simon. Suarez will have a great chance to make an impact with the Reds soon, while Crawford is still probably a couple of years away.

Johan Belisario: Connecticut Tigers Connection Pitcher Of The Year

RHP Johan Belisario is our choice for Connecticut Tigers' 2014 Pitcher Of The Year. Belisario was simply untouchable all season and is one of the key reasons the Tigers advanced to the NY-Penn League playoffs. He was also a 2014 NY-Penn League All Star. His final 2014 numbers were:

Wins (5)

Losses (0)

ERA (0.79)

IP (34.0)

Hits (23) 

Earned Runs (3)

Strikeouts (34)

Walks (8)

Saves (3)

Johan was also superb at Gulf Coast in 2013 (5-1, 1.15, 16 Saves.) With the Detroit bullpen in disarray, Johan Belisario could be in the Motor City before you know it!

Joey Pankake: Connecticut Tigers Connection's 2014 Player Of The Year

Connecticut Tigers Connection 2014 Player Of The Year: Joey Pankake

Early in the 2014 season it appeared that CT Tiger RF Michael Gerber would be a slam dunk to be the Tigers' MVP for the year. However, we have we have chosen 2014 Tiger 3B/SS Joey Pankake as our Player Of The Year. In our opinion Pankake was the team's most consistent player all season and was that way right up until the end. Pankake was the NY-Penn League Player Of The Month For July. His final 2014 numbers were: 

BA (.292)

HR (2)

RBI (36)

Hits (70)

Doubles (16)

Triples (2)

SB (2)

Good luck Joey on your trip upwards through the Detroit Tigers' minor league system! 

State College Spikes Claim First NY-Penn League Championship Tuesday In Troy, NY

The State College Spikes claimed their first NY-Penn League Championship by thrashing the defending champion Tri-City Valley Cats 11-2 in game three of the 2014 NY-Penn finals. The Spikes won the series, two games to 1.

CT Tigers Claw Back From 6-0 Deficit But Fall Short to Valley Cats 6-5 Thursday Night in Troy, NY (Tigers' Season Now Over)

The Connecticut Tigers scratched and clawed their way back from a 6-0 deficit but ultimately fell to the Tri-City Valley Cats 6-5 Thursday night at Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY. Tri-City wins the best of 3 NY-Penn League semi-final series, 2 games to 0 and will face either Hudson Valley or State College in the NY-Penn finals. 

Thursday, September 4, 2014

at Bruno Stadium, Troy, NY

Connecticut Tigers (0-2) 5

at Tri-City Valley Cats (2-0) 6

Tri-City Wins Best Of Three Series (2-0)

WP-Tri-City: Austin Chrismon (1-0, 3.38), Save-Derrick Velazquez (1)
LP-TIGERS: Austin Pritcher (0-1, 13.50)

TIGERS Batting: RBI-Franklin Navarro (1), Jacob Kapstein (1), Derek Hill (1,2)

Tri-City Batting: 2B-Jamie Ritchie (1), Jason Martin (1), Nick Tanielu (1), RBI-Jason Martin (1), Alex Hernandez (1), Derek Fisher (2,3), Nick Tanielu (1), SB-Derek Fisher (1,2)

Time (2:51)
Attendance (2353)

CT Tigers' Defensive Woes Result in 3-2 11 Inning Loss In Game 1 of NY-Penn League Semi-Finals To Tri-City

The Tigers defense committed 5 errors and nullified the brilliant pitching performances by Confesor Lara, Josh Laxer and Johan Belisario. The Tigers out-hit Tri-City but lost game one of the NY-Penn League semi-finals 3-2 in 11 innings.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014
at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

2014 NY-Penn League Semi-Finals Game 1

Tri-City Valley Cats (1-0) 3
at Connecticut Tigers (0-1) 2

11 innings

WP-Tri-City: Daniel Mengden (1-0), Save-Ryan Thompson (1)
LP-TIGERS: Paul Voelker (0-1)

Starting Pitchers:
TIGERS-Confesor Lara (7 IP 2 R 3 H, 7 K, 2 BB)
Tri-City: Joe Musgrove (6 IP, 1R, 7 H, 7 K, 1 BB)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Ben Verlander (1), Franklin Navarro (1), 3B-Will Maddox (1), RBI-Ben Verlander (1), Will Maddox (1)

Tri-City Batting: 2B-Terrell Joyce (1), 3B-Terrell Joyce (1), HR-Derek Fisher (1), RBI-Derek Fisher (1), Alfredo Gonzalez (1)

Time (3:42)
Attendance (1509)

Tigers trail Tri-City (1 game to 0)

WE WIN! (CT Tigers Outlast Lowell 9-8 For NY-Penn Wild Card Title)

The Connecticut Tigers clinched their first ever NY-Penn League playoff berth, when the clinched the NY-Penn League Wild Card berth with an excruciating 9-8 win over the Lowell Spinners Monday night at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. The Tigers will host the Stedler Division champion Tri-City Valley Cats Wednesday, Sept 3rd at Dodd Stadium 6:30 PM.

Monday, September 1, 2014

at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, CT

Lowell Spinners (37-38) 8

at Connecticut Tigers (42-34) 9

WP-TIGERS: Gage Smith (3-1, 1.53)

LP-Lowell: Carlos Pinales (1-3, 5.58)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Chase Edwards 

Lowell-Kevin McAvoy

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Steven Fuentes (13), Brett Pirtle (10,11), HR-Franklin Navarro (3), RBI-Brett Pirtle (22,23,24,25,26), Jacob Kapstein (19), Joey Pankake (36), Franklin Navarro (23), SB-Derek Hill (2), Ben Verlander (1)

Time (2111)

Yearly Attendance (78,118)

Tigers Final Record (42-34)

Second Place (Stedler Division 6.0 GB Tri-City)

Won Wild Card Tie Breaker Over Brooklyn! 

Tigers Playoff Hopes Rest On Chase Edwards Tonight In Norwich! Tigers Host Lowell 7PM at Dodd Stadium!

Monday, September 1, 2014

There are three simple outcomes for tonight's game with Lowell

1. Tigers beat Lowell and they win the NY-Penn Wild Card

2. Tigers Beat Lowell, Brooklyn Beats Staten Island, Tigers win tie-breaker and win Wild Card

3. Tigers lose to Lowell, Brooklyn beats Staten Island, Tigers' season is over!

This game is almost a carbon copy of the final game of the 2011 season. But there WILL be a different ending this year!

Go Chase Edwards! GO TIGERS!

CT Tigers Take Out Lowell 5-3 Sunday Afternoon Behind Strong Effort Of Fernando Perez

The Connecticut Tigers captured a 5-3 victory over the Lowell Spinners Sunday afternoon at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. Tiger starter Fernando Perez pitched 6 innings of 2 run ball to notch his 6th win of 2014. The Tigers now have a 1/2 game lead over Brooklyn in NY-Penn Wild Card race (Brooklyn plays a 7PM game hosting Staten Island.) 

Sunday, August 31, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Lowell Spinners (37-37) 3

at Connecticut Tigers (41-34) 5

WP-TIGERS: Fernando Perez (6-4, 3.63), Save-Johan Belisario (3)

LP-Lowell: Jeffry Fernandez (0-3, 5.30)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Franklin Navarro (10), 3B-Steven Fuentes (7), HR-Jacob Kapstein (1), RBI-Kasey Coffman (16), Ben Verlander (19), Jacob Kapstein (17,18), Joey Pankake (35)

Time (2:42)

Attendance (2024)

Yearly Attendance (76,087)

Tigers Record (41-34)

Second Place (Stedler Division 6.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place 0.5 GA Brookyln*)

*Pending Brooklyn game vs. Staten Island

CT Tigers 3B/SS Steven Fuentes Has Been Mr. Clutch Down The Stretch In 2014!

Connecticut Tigers' third baseman/shortstop Steven Fuentes has been the team's unsung hero down the stretch in 2014. Fuentes has especially stepped up since the promotions of middle of the order bats Ross Kivett and Mike Gerber. Fuentes is now hitting .298 with 3 HR 19 RBI'S, 12 doubles, 6 triples and 6 stolen bases. Keep an eye on Steven Fuentes in the future!

CT Tigers Hold Off Hudson Valley 2-1 Saturday (Now Tied With Brooklyn In Wild Card Race With 2 Games To Go!)

Tiger starter Austin Pritcher pitched 7 scoreless innings in CT Tigers 2-1 win Saturday night at Hudson Valley. Gage Smith closed the door for his second save of 2014.) The win put the Tigers in a first place tie with Brooklyn in the NY-PENN wild card race with two game to play. The Tigers host Lowell Sunday and Monday at Dodd Stadium, while Brooklyn host their arch rival Staten Island. As Grandpa Munster once said "it should be a real rumble down at the old stone bridge!"

Saturday, August 30, 2014

at Dutchess County Stadium, Wappingers Falls, NY

Connecticut Tigers (40-34) 2

at Hudson Valley Scrappers (46-28) 1

WP-TIGERS: Austin Pritcher (7-3, 3.97), Save-Gage Smith (2)

LP-Hudson Valley: Trevor Dunlap (0-3, 3.12)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Steven Fuentes (12), Kasey Coffman (10), Joey Pankake (16), RBI-Steven Fuentes (19), Joey Pankake (34)

Time (2:15)

Attendance (n/a)

Tigers Record (40-34)

Second Place (Stedler Division 6.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place tie with Brooklyn)

2 games remaining. If the two team's are tied at the end of the season, Tigers win tie-breaker!

CT Tigers Edge Hudson Valley 5-4 in 11 Innings Friday Night (Trail Brooklyn By 1 Game In NY-Penn Wild Card Race)

Friday, August 29, 2014

at Dutchess County Stadium, Wappingers Falls, NY

Connecticut Tigers (39-34) 5

at Hudson Valley Renegades (46-27) 4

11 innings

WP-TIGERS:Joe Jimenez (3-2, 2.81), Save-Gabe Hemmer (4)

LP-Hudson Valley: Mike Franco (0-1, 4.11)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Spencer Turnbull

Hudson Valley-Nolan Gannon

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Will Maddox (7), Kasey Coffman (8,9), Ben Verlander (6), RBI-Brett Pirtle (21), Joey Pankake (33), Will Maddox (12)

Time (3:35)

Attendance (4800)

Tigers Record (39-34)

Second Place (Stedler Division 6.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 1.0 GB Brooklyn)

Tiger RF Ben Verlander scored the game winning run on passed ball in 11th inning Friday.

CT Tigers Fall Short At Hudson Valley 5-3 Thursday Night (Playoff Hopes On Life Support)

Thursday, August 28, 2014

at Dutchess County Stadium, Wappingers Falls, NY

Connecticut Tigers (38-34) 3

at Hudson Valley Renegades (46-26)

WP-Hudson Valley: Enderson Franco (7-3, 3.28), Sabve-Edwin Fierro (2)

LP-TIGERS: A.J. Ladwig (0-5, 5.73)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Jacob Kapstein (9), Brett Pirtle (8), Joey Pankake (15), Steven Fuentes (11), 3B-Brett Pirtle (1), RBI-Derek Hill (3), Brett Pirtle (20), Steven Fuentes (18)

Time (2:32)

Attendance (4505)

Tigers Record (38-34)

Second Place (Stedler Division 6.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 2.0 GB Brooklyn)

Elimination Number (3)

Franklin Navarro Grand Slam In Bottom Of 9th Lifts CT Tigers Over Lowell 5-4 Wednesday In Norwich!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Lowell Spinners (35-35) 4

at Connecticut Tigers (38-33) 5

WP-TIGERS: Gage Smith (2-1, 1.37)

LP-Lowell: Carlos Pinales (1-2, 4.55)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Chase Edwards

Lowell-Kevin McAvoy

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Jacob Kapstein (8), Joey Pankake (14), HR-Franklin Navarro (2), RBI-Will Maddox (11), Franklin Navarro (19,20,21,22)

Time (2:16)

Attendance (1068)

Season Attendance (73,983)

Tigers Record (38-33)

Second Place (Stedler Division 5.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 2.0 GB Brooklyn)

CT Tigers Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With 5-0 Shutout Of Lowell Tuesday In Norwich

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Lowell Spinners (35-34) 0

at Connecticut Tigers (37-33) 5

WP-TIGERS: Fernando Perez (5-4, 3.69)

LP-Lowell: Jeffry Fernandez (0-2, 5.27)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Franklin Navarro (9), Steven Fuentes (10), RBI-Derek Hill (2), Jacob Kapstein (16), Will Maddox (10), Brett Pirtle (19), SB-Steven Fuentes (6)

Time (2:24)

Attendance (1411)

Yearly Attendance (72,915)

Tigers Record (37-33)

Second Place (Stedler Division 6.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 2.0 GB Brooklyn)

CT Tigers Drop Key Game To Lowell 7-3 Monday In Norwich

Monday, August 25, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Lowell Spinners (35-33) 7

at Connecticut Tigers (36-33) 3

WP-Lowell: Chandler Shepherd (4-2, 3.56)

LP-TIGERS: Austin Pritcher (6-3, 4.43)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Austin Pritcher

Lowell-Reed Reilly

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Steven Fuentes (9), Brett Pirtle (6,7), RBI-Joey Pankake (32), Brett Pirtle (17,18)

Time (2:40)

Attendance (1284)

Tigers Record (36-33)

Connecticut Tigers Break 70,000 Mark In Attendance For The First Time Sunday

The Connecticut Tigers broke the 70,000 mark in attendance for the first time in their five year history with Sunday's attendance of (1422.) With 5 home dates remaining the Tigers will set a new attendance record with each game! Thank you CT Tigers' fans!

CT Tigers Bomb Hudson Valley 8-2 Sunday In Norwich

Sunday, August 24, 2014

 at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

 

Hudson Valley Renegades (44-24) 2

at Connecticut Tigers (36-32) 8

 

WP-TIGERS: Josh Heddinger (1-2, 3.57)

LP-Hudson Valley: Hunter Wood (3-4, 3.34)

 

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Spencer Turnbull

Hudson Valley-Hunter Wood

 

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Steven Fuentes (8), Ben Verlander (5), RBI-Ben Verlander (17,18), Brett Pirtle (16), Tim Remes (8), Garrett Mattlage (8), Will Maddox (8,9)

 

Time (2:31)

Attendance (1422)

Yearly Attendance (70,220)

 

 

CT Tigers Fall To Hudson Valley 6-2 Saturday In Norwich

Saturday, August 23, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

 

Hudson Valley Renegades (44-23) 6

at Connecticut Tigers (35-32) 2

 

WP-HV: Nolan Gannon (6-2, 2.77)

LP-TIGERS: AJ Ladwig (0-4, 4.95)

 

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Franklin Navarro (8), RBI-Franklin Navarro (17,18)

 

Time (2:26)

Attendance (1695)

Yearly Attendance (68,798)

 

Tigers Record (35-32)

Second Place (Stedler Division 8.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 2.0 GB Brooklyn)

CT Tigers Drop Hudson Valley 5-3 Friday Night In Norwich (HEY HO!)

Friday, August 22, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Hudson Valley Renegades (43-23) 3

at Connecticut Tigers (35-31) 5

WP-TIGERS: Chase Edwards (6-3, 2.84), Save-Johan Belisario (2)

LP-Hudson Valley : Enderson Franco (6-3, 3.11)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Steven Fuentes (7), Ben Verlander (4), Brett Pirtle (5), RBI-Joey Pankake (31), Mike Gerber (37), Brett Pirtle (14,15), Franklin Navarro (16)

Time (2:30)

Attendance (3515)

Yearly Attendance (67,103)

Tigers Record (35-31)

Second Place (Stedler Division 7.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 2.0 GB Brooklyn)

CT Tigers Beat Da Gades Friday Night (HEY HO!)

CT Tigers Drop Pair Of Key Games At Lowell Wednesday & Thursday

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

CT Tigers (34-30) 4

at Lowell Spinners (31-32) 5

WP-Lowell: Ellis Jimenez (4-2)

LP-TIGERS: Gabe Hemmer (2-1)

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Connecticut Tigers (34-31)

at Lowell Spinners (32-32) 6  10 innings

WP-Lowell: Kuehl McEachern (1-1)

LP-TIGERS: Joe Jimenez (2-2)

HR-TIGERS: Michael Gerber (7)

CT Tigers Sweep Aberdeen With 11-1 Blowout Sunday Afternoon In Norwich

Sunday, August 17, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Aberdeen Ironbirds (21-41) 1

at Connecticut Tigers (34-29) 11

WP-TIGERS: Confesor Lara (2-2, 2.78)

LP-Aberdeen: Matt Grimes (1-3, 6.00)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Josh Heddinger

Aberdeen-Matt Grimes

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Joey Pankake (12,13), Kasey Coffman (6), RBI-Tim Remes (7), Michael Gerber (32), Steven Fuentes (16,17), Kasey Coffman (14), Brett Pirtle (11,12), Joey Pankake (28,29,30), SB-Derek Hill (1), Rashad Brown (9)

Time (2:27)

Attendance (1646)

Yearly Attendance (63,588)

Tigers Record (34-29)

Second Place (Stedler Division 8.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 1 GB Brooklyn)

Detroit Tigers' 2014 First Round Pick Derek Hill Joins Connecticut Tigers

The Detroit Tigers' 2014 First Round draft pick CF Derek Hill was promoted to the Connecticut Tigers this past Tuesday from the rookie level GCL Tigers. Hill replaces 2014 NY-Penn League All Star Ross Kivett (who was promoted to Low A West Michigan of the Midwest League.) We wish the best of luck to both Ross and Derek.

Derek Hill got his first RBI as a CT Tiger last night vs. Aberdeen!

Connecticut Tigers Pass 60,000 Mark In Attendance Saturday Night!

The Connecticut Tigers officially passed the 60,000 mark in attendance Saturday night at Dodd Stadium. The team has currently drawn 61,942 fans this season, for an average of 2212 fans per game. With 9 home dates to go, the Tigers are on pace to shatter their previous single season attendance high of 68,767, set last season. Thanks go to the Tigers' superb front office and especially you, the fans of the Connecticut Tigers!

Hemmer, Belisario, Jimenez, CT Tigers' Nasty Boys in 2014

If you can remember back to the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, then you will certainly remember the team's celebrated three headed monster bullpen of Norm Charlton, Rob Dibble and Randy Myers (who were nicknamed "The Nasty Boys.")

Well, here in 2014 the Connecticut Tigers have their own version of "The Nasty Boys" with relievers Joe Jimenez, Gabe Hemmer and Johan Belisario. Have a look at the numbers:

Joe Jimenez (2-1, 2.86, 4 Saves, 33 K 4 BB in 22 IP), (Jimenez has a fastball that flashes 95 MPH)

Johan Belisario (5-0, 0.65, 1 Save, 26 K 6 BB), (2014 NY-Penn League All Star)

Gabe Hemmer (2-0, 0.83, 35 K 3 BB  in 21.2 IP), (Hemmer was absolutely dominant Saturday night against Aberdeen, the Ironbirds simply didn't have a chance against him.

The Tigers have also had superb contributions out of the pen from Will LaMarche and Gage Smith.

Tiger fans take notice, you are looking at a bullpen with possibly three future impact MLB relievers!

Pictured above #52 Gabe Hemmer (The Terminator!)

CT Tigers Outlast Aberdeen 7-5 Saturday Night (Reliever Gabe Hemmer Shines)

Saturday, August 16, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Aberdeen Ironbirds ( 21-40) 5

at Connecticut Tigers (33-29) 7

WP-TIGERS: Gage Smith (1-1, 1.19), Save-Gabe Hemmer (3)

LP-Stephen Tarpley (2-4, 4.56)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Spencer Turnbull

Aberdeen-Stephen Tarpley

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Will Maddox (5,6), RBI-Will Maddox (6,7), Kasey Coffman (13), Derek Hill (1), Joey Pankake (27), SB-Mike Gerber (7,8), Kasey Coffman (5)

Time (2:51)

Attendance (2011)

Yearly Attendance (61,942)

Tigers Record (33-29)

Second Place (Stedler Division 9.0 Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 1 GB Brooklyn)

CT Tigers Hold Off Aberdeen 4-3 Monday Night In Norwich

Friday, August 15, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Aberdeen Ironbirds (21-39) 3

at Connecticut Tigers ( 32-29) 4

WP-TIGERS: Johan Belisario (5-0, 0.65)

LP-Aberdeen: Ivan Hernandez (1-2, 3.80)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Chase Edwards

Aberdeen-John Means

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Garrett Mattlage (8), Derek Hill (1), Mike Gerber (15), 3B-Steven Fuentes (5), Kasey Coffman (2), RBI-Michael (31), Kasey Coffman (12), SB-Kasey Coffman (4)

Time (2:37)

Attendance (4045)

Tigers Record (32-29)

Second Place (Stedler Division 9.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 1 GB Brooklyn)

 

2013 Connecticut Tiger Buck Farmer Makes MLB Debut For Detroit Wednesday vs Pirates

Wed. August 13, 2014

2013 Connecticut Tiger pitcher Buck Farmer made his MLB debut for the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Farmer gave up 4 ER on 6 hits in 5 innings in the Tigers 8-4 win. Farmer is the first 2013 CT Tiger to reach the majors. He joins fellow CT Tiger alums Tyler Collins, Eugenio Suarez, Chad Smith and Curtis Casali (who all reached MLB in 2014.)

CT Tigers-Staten Island Rained Out Tuesday in Staten Island

CT Tigers Retake Sole Possession Of First Place In NY-Penn League Wild Card Race!

CT Tigers are back in sole possession of first place in NY-Penn League Wild Card race with win over State College Monday and Brooklyn loss to Batavia. Tigers lead Brooklyn by 1 game heading into a three game series at Staten Island.

CT Tigers Spike State College 2-1 in 12 Innings For Series Sweep Monday In Norwich!

Monday, August 11, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

State College Spikes (33-24) 1

at Connecticut Tigers (31-26) 2

12 Innings

WP-TIGERS: Joe Jimenez (2-1, 2.21)

LP-State College: Tyler Bray (1-2, 3.20)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Spencer Turnbull

State College-Fernando Baez 

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Ben Verlander (3), 3B-Derek Hill (1), RBI-Ben Verlander (16), Steven Fuentes (13), SB-Michael Gerber (5), Will Maddox (10)

Time (3:35)

Attendance (1243)

Yearly Attendance (55,997)

Tigers Record (31-26)

Second Place (Stedler Division 7.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place 1.0 GA Brooklyn)

 

CT Tigers Outlast State College 11-7 Sunday Afternoon In Norwich

Sunday, August 10, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

State College Spikes (33-23) 7

at Connecticut Tigers (30-26) 11

WP-TIGERS: Chase Edwards (5-3, 3.29), Save-Jack Fischer (1)

 LP-State College: Jeff Rauh (4-2, 3.96)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Chase Edwards

State College-Trey Nielson

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Steven Fuentes (5,6), Michael Gerber (14), Tim Remes (2), 3B-Ross Kivett (2), HR-Steven Fuentes (2), RBI-Steven Fuentes (10,11,12), Garrett Mattlage (6,7), Jacob Kapstein (15), Ross Kivett (26), Tim Remes (5), Will Maddox (5), Joey Pankake (25), SB-Garrett Mattlage (4), Will Maddox (9)

Time (2:28)

Attendance (1536)

Yearly Attendance (54,754)

Tigers Record (30-26)

Second Place (Stedler Division 7.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place tie with Brooklyn, 3.0 GA Lowell & Staten Island)

 

Tater The Gator-CT The Tiger Summit In Norwich!

Tater The Gator Marches Tigers To Victory!

Tater leads the youth of Norwich in the right direction!

CT Tigers Hold Off State College 3-1 And Regain Share Of Wild Card Lead

Saturday, August 9, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

State College Spikes (33-22) 1

at Connecticut Tigers (29-26) 3

WP-TIGERS: Josh Laxer (3-0, 2.04), Save-Gabe Hemmer (2)

LP-State College: Dan Poncedeleon (1-3, 3.49)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-AJ Ladwig

State College-Dan Poncedeleon

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Will Maddox (4), Ross Kivett (10), RBI-Will Maddox (4), Ross Kivett (25), Mike Gerber (30)

Time (2:20)

Attendance (1795)

Tigers Record (29-26)

Second Place (Stedler Division 7.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place tie with Brooklyn, 3.0 GA Williamsport & Staten Island)

CT Tigers Open Series With State College Spikes Tonight At Dodd Stadium

The Connecticut Tigers (28-26) open a three game series with Pinckney Division leaders the State College Spikes (St. Louis Cardinals affiliate.) The Tigers trail Brooklyn by 1 game in the NY-Penn League Wild Card race. 

Connecticut Tigers Pass 50,000 Mark In Attendance Friday Night

The Connecticut Tigers passed the 50,000 mark in attendance Friday night with a crowd of 4518. The Tigers now have a season attendance mark of 51,312 for an average of 2231. These are by far the CT Tigers best attendance numbers in the team's 5 year residency at Dodd Stadium. 

CT Tigers End Three Game Skid By Downing Jamestown 5-3 Friday Night In Norwich

Friday, August 8, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Jamestown Jammers (22-30) 3

at Connecticut Tigers (28-26) 5

WP-TIGERS: Austin Pritcher (6-1, 4.31), Save-Joe Jimenez (4)

LP-Jamestown: Montana DuRapau (1-2, 2.85)

Tigers Batting: 2B-Jacob Kapstein (6), 3B-Will Maddox (1), Steven Fuentes (4), RBI-Ross Kivett (24), Steven Fuentes (9), Franklin Navarro (13), Jacob Kapstein (14), SB-Kasey Coffman (3)

Time (3:01)

Attendance (4518)

Tigers Record (28-26)

Second Place (Stedler Division 8.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 1 GB Brooklyn)

Jamestown Edges CT Tigers 3-2 Thursday Night In Norwich

Thursday, August 7, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Jamestown Jammers (22-29) 3

at Connecticut Tigers (27-26) 2

WP-Jamestown: Frank Duncan (2-2, 3.45), Save-Sam Street (4)

LP-CT Tigers: Fernando Perez (4-3, 3.91)

Tigers Batting: 2B-Kasey Coffman (5), RBI-Rashad Brown (18), Will Maddox (3), SB-Will Maddox (8)

Time (2:50)

Attendance (1812)

Tigers Record (27-26)

Second Place (Stedler Division 9.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Second Place 1.0 GB Brooklyn)

CT Tigers Fall Short To Jamestown 5-4 Wednesday Night In Norwich

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Jamestown Jammers ( 22-29) 5

Connecticut Tigers (27-25) 4

WP-Jamestown: Nick Neumann (3-2, 4.50), Save-Julio Eusebio (2)

LP-TIGERS: Spencer Turnbull (0-2, 4.96)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Brett Pirtle (4), RBI-Kasey Coffman (9), Ben Verlander (5), Brett Pirtle (10), Garrett Mattlage (5)

Time (3:23)

Attendance (1220)

Tigers Record (27-25)

Wild Card Standings (First Place tie with Brooklyn)

CT Tiger Second Baseman Domingo Leyba Promoted To Low Class A West Michigan

2014 Connecticut Tigers' starting 2014 second baseman Domingo Leyba was recently promoted to West Michigan of the Midwest League. Leyba was very impressive during his stay in Norwich and we wish him luck moving up the ladder in the Detroit Tigers' organization. 

CT Tigers Drop Final Game Of Series With Brooklyn 4-3 Monday Night At MCU Park

Monday, August 4, 2014

at MCU Park, Brooklyn, NY

Connecticut Tigers (27-24) 3

at Brooklyn Cyclones (27-24) 4

WP-Brooklyn: Casey Meisner (2-3, 5.26), Save-Shane Bay (10)

LP-TIGERS: Chase Edwards (4-3, 3.16)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Ross Kivett (9), Joey Pankake (11), 3B-Joey Pankake (2), RBI-Ben Verlander (14), Joey Pankake (24), SB-Joey Pankake (2)

Time (2:29)

Attendance (6187)

Tigers Record (27-24)

Second Place (Stedler Division 8.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place tie with Brooklyn 3.0 GA Staten Island)

CT Tigers Reclaim NY-Penn League Wild Card Lead With 5-1 Win At Brooklyn Sunday

Sunday, August 3, 2014

at MCU Park, Brooklyn, NY

Connecticut Tigers (27-23) 5

at Brooklyn Cyclones (26-24) 1

WP-TIGERS: Confesor Lara (1-2, 3.29)

LP-Brooklyn: Alberto Baldonado (1-4, 6.59)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-AJ Ladwig

Brooklyn-Alberto Baldonado

TIGERS Batting: RBI-Ben Verlander (13), Brett Pirtle (9)

Time (2:37)

Attendance (4726)

Tigers Record (27-23)

Second Place (Stedler Division 7.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place 1.0 GA Brooklyn)

Tigers conclude series with Brooklyn Monday 7PM, off Tuesday.

Tigers return home Wednesday to kick off homestand with Jamestown & State College.

CT Tiger Win Streak Halted By Brooklyn 8-1 Saturday Night At MCU Park

Saturday, August 2, 2014

at MCU Park, Brooklyn, NY

Connecticut Tigers (26-23) 1

at Brooklyn Cyclones (26-23) 8

WP-Brooklyn: Marcos Molina (5-1, 1.07)

LP-TIGERS: Josh Heddinger (0-2, 5.06)

TIGERS Batting: No extra base hits or RBI's

Time (2:27)

Attendance (6438)

Tigers Record (26-23)

Second Place (Stedler Division 7.0 GB Tri-City)

 Wild Card (First Place tie with Brooklyn)

CT Tigers Win Fifth Straight With Sweep Of Williamsport Friday Night

Friday, August 1, 2014

at Bowman Field, Williamsport, PA 

Connecticut Tigers (26-22) 5

at Williamsport Crosscutters (22-26) 1

WP-TIGERS: Fernando Perez (4-2, 4.25)

LP-Williamsport: Ricardo Pinto (0-3, 2.86)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Brett Pirtle (3), HR-Tim Remes (1), Joey Pankake (2), RBI-Tim Remes (3,4), Joey Pankake (23), SB-Ross Kivett (1), Steven Fuentes (4)

Time (2:32)

Attendance (2353)

Tigers Record (26-22)

Second Place (Stedler Division 6.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place 1.5 GA Brooklyn)

Tigers at Brooklyn Saturday 6PM

Connecticut Tigers Take Sole Possession Of First Place In Wild Card Race!

The Connecticut Tigers have taken sole possession of first place in the NY-Penn League Wild Card race with their doubleheader sweep of the Williamsport Crosscutters Thursday in Williamsport. The Tigers now lead the second place Brooklyn by a full game. The Tigers have also shaved 3 games off their Stedler Division deficit and now trail Tri-City by 6 games.

The Tigers are back in Williamsport Friday night to conclude their three game series with the Crosscutters. Connecticut will then begin a crucial three game series with the Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday night at MCU Park in Brooklyn. The Tigers return home on Wednesday to begin a homestand where they face the Jamestown Jammers (Pittsburgh Pirates) and State College Spikes (St. Louis Cardinals.)

Gerber Powers CT Tigers To Doubleheader Sweep Of Williamsport Thursday At Bowman Field

Thursday, July 31, 2014

at Bowman Field, Williamsport, PA

Game 2 of Doubleheader

Connecticut  Tigers (25-22) 6

at Williamsport Crosscutters (22-25) 6

 13 innings

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Johnnie Kirkland

Williamsport-Alejandro Arteaga

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Will Maddox (3), Brett Pirtle (2), Ross Kivett (7,8), HR-Ross Kivett (1), Michael Gerber (6), RBI-Ross Kivett (20,21,22,23), Michael Gerber (28,29)

Time (3:55)

Attendance (1195)

Tigers Record (25-22)

Second Place (Stedler Division 6.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place 1.0 GA Brooklyn)

*Tigers owns sole possession of Wild Card lead.

CT Tigers Blank Crosscutters 5-0 In First Game Of Doubleheader Thursday

Thursday, July 31, 2014

at Bowman Field, Williamsport, PA

Connecticut Tigers (24-22) 5

at Williamsport Crosscutters (22-24) 0

WP-TIGERS: Josh Laxer (2-0, 1.54)

LP-Williamsport: Feilberto Sanchez (2-5, 6.09)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Spencer Turnbull

Williamsport-Feilberto Sanchez

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Steve Fuentes (4), Jacob Kapstein (5), HR-Steve Fuentes (1), RBI-Tim Remes (2), Rashad Brown (16,17), Steve Fuentes (8)

Time (1:40)

Attendance (n/a)

Tigers Record (24-22)

Second Place (Stedler Division 7.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card Standings (First Place tie with Brooklyn 1.0 GA Staten Island)

CT Tigers-Williamsport Rained Out Wednesday In Williamsport

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

at Bowman Field, Williamsport, CT (7:05 PM)

Connecticut Tigers (23-22)

at Williamsport Crosscutters (22-23)

Postponed rain

CT Tigers Take Series From Staten Island Yankees 4-1 Tuesday In Norwich

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Staten Island Yankees (22-23) 1

at Connecticut Tigers (23-22) 4

WP-TIGERS-Chase Edwards (4-2), Save-Gabe Hemmer (1)

LP-Staten Island: David Palladino (4-3)

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Joey Pankake (10), Brett Pirtle (1), RBI-Michael Gerber (27), Brett Pirtle (8), Steven Fuentes (7), SB-Rashad Brown (6,7)

Time (2:37)

Attendance (1947)

Yearly Attendance (43,762)

Tigers Record (23-22)

Second Place (Stedler Division 8.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card Standings (First Place tie with Brooklyn, 1 GA Batavia, Staten Island & Williamsport)

Connecticut Tigers Pass 40,000 Mark In Attendance Monday Night

The Connecticut Tigers passed the 40,000 mark in attendance last night with the Tigers 5-4 win over the Staten Island Yankees. The Tigers are averaging 2201 fans per game, which is far and away the best daily attendance in the CT Tigers' 5 year history. The Tigers attendance is now 41,815 in 19 games.

The Tigers have 18 home dates remaining and look forward to shattering their all time season attendance of (68,757) which was set in 2013. High marks go to CT Tiger GM CJ Knudsen and his staff and also the fans of the greater Norwich area. 

CT Tiger Jacob Kapstein Should Be In The Lineup Every Night

Connecticut Tigers' manager Mike Rabelo needs to find a way of getting Jacob Kapstein into the lineup every night. Kapstein seems to produce every game he starts. If the Tigers are intent at platooning Kapstein at first base with Will Maddox, Kapstein should be the DH  when Maddox starts. Kapstein appears to be a clutch player and he could help the Tigers in their quest of a NY-Penn League Wild Card berth.

CT Tigers Tied For First Place In NY-Penn League Wild Card Race Host Staten Island Tonight

The Connecticut Tigers are now tied for first place in the NY-Penn League Wild Card Standings with the Brooklyn Cyclones and Staten Island Yankees. The Tigers (22-22) host Staten Island in a crucial NY-Penn League tilt tonight at Dodd Stadium at 7PM.

CT Tigers Rally Past Staten Island Yankees 5-4 Monday Night In Norwich

Monday, July 28, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Staten Island Yankees (22-22) 4

at Connecticut Tigers (22-22) 5

WP-TIGERS: Joe Jimenez (1-1, 2.87)

LP-Staten Island: Rony Bautista (1-1, 3.86 BS)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-A.J. Ladwig

Staten Island-Jordan Foley

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Michael Gerber (13), RBI-Ben Verlander (12), Joey Pankake (21,22), Rashad Brown (15), SB-Steven Fuentes (3), Will Maddox (6)

Time (3:00)

Attendance (1918)

Yearly Attendance (41,815, AVG 2201 19 openings)

Tigers Record (22-22)

Second Place (Stedler Division 9.0 GB Milwaukee)

Wild Card (First Place with Brooklyn & Staten Island, 0.5 GA Batavia & Williamsport)

CT Tigers Fall To Staten Island 7-1 Sunday Afternoon In Norwich

Sunday, July 27, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Staten Island Yankees (22-21) 7

at Connecticut Tigers (21-22) 1

WP-SI: Matt Wotherspoon (2-1, 2.29)

LP-TIGERS: Josh Heddinger (0-1, 2.70)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Josh Heddinger

Staten Island-Justin Kamplain

TIGERS Batting: RBI-Jacob Kapstein (13)

Time (2:32)

Attendance (2123)

Tigers Record (21-22), 

Second Place-Stedler Division

CT Tigers Beat Ironbirds 2-0 Saturday Night In Aberdeen

Saturday, July 26, 2014

at Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD

Connecticut Tigers (21-21) 2

at Aberdeen Ironbirds (13-28) 0

WP-TIGERS: Gabe Hemmer (2-0, 1.35), Save-Paul Volker (1)

LP-Aberdeen: Luc Rennie (0-1, 10.80)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Fernando Perez

Aberdeen-David Hess

TIGERS: 3B-Franklin Navarro (1), HR-Michael Gerber (5), RBI-Michael Gerber (25,26), SB-Rashad Brown (4,5)

Time (2:24)

Attendance (5659)

Tigers Record (21-21)

Second Place (Stedler Division 9.0 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (First Place tie with Williamsport & Staten Island)

Aberdeen Edges CT Tigers 2-1 in 10 Innings At Ripken Stadium

Friday, July 25, 2014

at Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD

Connecticut Tigers (20-21) 1

at Aberdeen Ironbirds (13-27) 2

10 innings

WP-Aberdeen : Nigel Nootbar (2-1, 5.40)

LP-TIGERS: Gage Smith (0-1, 3.12)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Spencer Turnbull

Aberdeen-Bennett Parry

TIGERS Batting: RBI-Brett Pirtle (7), SB-Garrett Mattlage (1)

Time (2:48)

Attendance (5598)

Tigers Record (20-21)

CT Tigers In The Thick Of NY-Penn League Wild Card Chase

Entering tonight's game with Aberdeen, the Connecticut Tigers are just 1.5 games out of first place in the NY-Penn Wild Card Race. The Tigers really need to beat up on the lowly Aberdeen Ironbirds before they enter into 2 crucial series with Wild Card rivals Staten Island and Williamsport next week. The Tigers have the schedule in their favor with a slew of home games in August. The Tigers are now 20-20 on the season and strongly resemble the 2011 squad. 

CT Tigers Rally Past Ironbirds 5-2 Thursday Night In Aberdeen

Thursday, July 24, 2014

at Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD

Connecticut  Tigers (20-20) 5

at Aberdeen Ironbirds (12-27) 2

WP-TIGERS: Johan Belisario (4-0, 0.95), Save-Josh Laxer (1)

LP-Aberdeen: Matthew Grimes (1-2, 7.00)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-Chase Edwards

Aberdeen-Tanner Chleborad

TIGERS Batting: HR-Brett Pirtle (1), RBI-Brett Pirtle (5,6). RBI-Kasey Coffman (8)., Franklin Navarro (12), Rashad Brown (14), SB-Michael Gerber (4), Domingo Leyba (1), Will Maddox (5)

Time (2:36)

Attendance (3650)

Tigers Record (20-20)

Second Place (Stedler Division 7.5 GB Tri-City)

Wild Card (Third Place 1.5 GB Staten Island)

 

Tri-City Nips CT Tigers 1-0 Wednesday Morning In Norwich

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

at Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT

Tri-City Valley Cats (27-21) 1

at Connecticut Tigers (19-20) 0

WP-TC: Aaron Vaughn (1-0, 0.00), Save-Ryan Thompson (4)

LP-CT TIGERS: Confesor Lara (0-2, 3.23)

Starting Pitchers:

TIGERS-AJ Ladwig

TC-Troy Scribner

TIGERS Batting: 2B-Joey Pankake (9)

Time (2:41)

Attendance (2411)

Yearly Attendance (37,784)

Tigers Record (19-20)

Second Place (Stedler Division 8.0 GB Tri-City)

Wilc Card (Third Place 2.0 GB Staten Island)