NEW BRITAIN—The New Britain Bees, Connecticut’s
sole representative in the Atlantic
League of Professional Baseball, have announced that their rivalry with the
Stratford Brakettes women’s fastpitch softball
team will continue this season for the second consecutive year. This year’s ‘Battle
of the Sexes’ will be held on Sunday, July 21st at New Britain Stadium. The
game will be a nine-inning contest played under fast-pitch softball rules.
While
unique, this is not the first time that there has been a Battle of the Sexes
game between professional baseball and softball teams. The first time the
Brakettes faced a professional baseball team in their organizations history was
back in 2014. From 2014-17 the Brakettes played in a Battle of the Sexes
against the late, great Bridgeport Bluefish, whom the Park City forsook in
favor of a music amphitheater that was supposed to open this year, but has experienced
construction delays and, frankly, may never happen.
This this year will mark the second Battle of the Sexes game
against the New Britain Bees at New Britain Stadium. The Bees won the inaugural
matchup last season by a score of 3-2. The first time a player from the
Brakettes entered Connecticut to play a professional baseball team was back in
the August of 1961 where Legendary Brakette pitcher Joan Joyce faced Hall of
Fame Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams in a charity event in Waterbury,
and struck him out.
“This
is a fun, exciting and unique opportunity that offers something special for all
fans in this region,” said Bees general manager Brad Smith. “The Bees are
pleased to team up with the Brakettes again and look forward to another
thrilling Battle of the Sexes game at New Britain Stadium.”
The
Brakettes, who play their home games at Frank Deluca Hall of Fame Field in
Stratford, are the longest-running competitive fastpitch softball team in the
United States, beginning their 73rd
consecutive season on June 1. They have won 28 National Amateur Softball
Association Championships and seven Women's Major Sofball National
Championships and have produced 22 National A.S.A. Hall of Famers and 13
Olympians. Since 2010 the Brakettes have a 489-26 overall record, which
includes 25 invitational tournament titles and a national record 168 game
winning streak. Manager John Stratton's club also had unbeaten seasons in 2011
(63-0) and 2013 (68-0). For additional information on the Brakettes, visit www.brakettes.com.
This
year’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ will start at 7 p.m., with gates at New Britain
Stadium opening at 6:00 p.m. Field Box tickets are $11, Box seats are $10, and
Bleacher tickets are $8. There will also be special group and suite rental
rates. Tickets are available by clicking HERE. Contact a Bees representative at
860-626-BEES or go to www.nbbees.com for more information.
The Atlantic League is widely recognized as the leading
independent (i.e. unaffiliated) circuit in minor league baseball. The Bees play their home games at
New Britain Stadium. For information on tickets packages, group outings and
sponsorships call 860-826-BEES (2337) or visit NBBees.com.
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—Staff
Reports
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