Park City can't cash in vs. New London

9/14/08
Bridgeport Orators vs. New London Thames Nine
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GAME 1: LOST 8-7
GAME 2: LOST 7-4

At first, it seemed like your typical Orators loss - sloppy defense combined with bad at-bats. In game one at Seaside Park, the Bridgeport side looked overmatched and unprofessional. But, the team turned it around late, tightening up the defense and chipping away, combined with a stunning four run ninth inning to tie Newtown 7-7. Alas, the Thames Nine came back with a run in the top of the 10th to spoil the Park City's comeback. It was the first extra innings game in the history of the Orators.

Game 2 was equally close, but the Orators weren't able to stay consistent late in the game, eventually falling to the Thames Nine side who have continued a streak of dramatic games versus Bridgeport forming a bit of a friendly competitive rivalry. Both sides braved the elements for unbelievably humid conditions for what may have been the worst weather day for baseball of the year.