IronBirds gift wrap it for CT 5-1...

to the tune of 4 errors and a run scoring wild pitch as the Tigers win their fifth straight and climb a game over .500. Tigers jumped out to a quick lead in the first as PJ Polk reached on an error, stole second went to third on a Dean Green single (2 for 3)and came home on a wild pitch.
Tigers starter Tom Collier held Aberdeen scoreless thru his six innings of work allowing just 3 hits while striking out 6. Collier gave way to reliever Scott Green who loaded the bases with no outs on a single, walk and HBP before being pulled for Jeff Barfield. Barfield (2-2) gave up a sac fly which resulted in a double play for the Birds lone run and induced a ground ball to get out of the jam.
The Tigers in the bottom of the seventh loaded the bases with no outs on a Green walk, an Aaron Westlake single and Jeff Holm's attempt at a sac bunt turned into a single. The fielding follies on the left side of the IronBirds infield then committed three errors resulting in four runs for a 5-1 lead.

Misc fan notes: Many thanks for a tidy 2 hour and 15 minute or so game time; usually the Yankees-Red Sox are cruising into the top of the fifth inning at that mark in their games...

About 50 or so dogs on hand for "Bark in the Park" day at Dodd...wierd hearing barking at Dodd during the game...

Always good chatting with Joe Perez prior to the game

Pics: game hero Barfield and Collier