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Sunday 09/17/2017
PRIME TIME: Spielman was member of Merrill's Marauders Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:26 PM] The blue, hard-covered “Bristol, Connecticut in World War II” book outlines brief biographies of those men from Bristol who made the supreme…
Monday 09/04/2017
Bristol Blues sign deal to continue playing at Muzzy Field for the next five years Posted: 04 September 2017 [10:38 PM] Coming off another highly successful year at Muzzy Field, the Bristol Blues have signed a deal with the city to continue using…
Friday 08/11/2017
Despite playoff exit, Bristol Blues showed plenty of promise this season Posted: 11 August 2017 [10:53 PM] BRISTOL - After a late collapse last season, a new summer represented a fresh season for the Bristol Blues and a fresh…
Thursday 08/10/2017
Bristol Blues come up short against Silver Knights, eliminated from playoffs Posted: 10 August 2017 [11:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues and center fielder Chris Davis saw a game-changing hit flash right before their eyes. Davis stepped…
Wednesday 08/09/2017
Bristol Blues lose late lead, drop playoff opener to Silver Knights Posted: 09 August 2017 [10:56 PM] NASHUA, N.H. - The Bristol Blues did everything they needed to in order to win the first game of their playoff series…
Pitching, defense will determine Bristol Blues' postseason success Posted: 09 August 2017 [12:01 AM] BRISTOL - For the Bristol Blues, postseason success will be determined by whether or not the team continues to excel pitching and…
Monday 08/07/2017
Bristol Blues await semifinal opponent Posted: 07 August 2017 [10:40 PM] After an epic collapse last season in which the Bristol Blues lost 11 of their last 13 games to miss the playoffs…
Sunday 08/06/2017
Bristol Blues clinch division title, playoff semifinal spot with win over Wachusett Dirt Dawgs Posted: 06 August 2017 [11:19 PM] BRISTOL - Logan Greene and Jayson Gonzalez provided the offensive production needed to compliment the great pitching performances by Bristol Blues arms.…
Bristol Blues have scoring record challenged Posted: 06 August 2017 [10:26 PM] BROCKTON, Mass. - Just two weeks after the Bristol Blues set the new all-time Futures League scoring record for a nine-inning game…
Saturday 08/05/2017
Bristol Blues clinch playoff berth, can claim division title with victory tonight Posted: 05 August 2017 [10:47 PM] WORCESTER, Mass. - The Bristol Blues clinched an FCBL playoff spot with their 4-3 victory on the road over the Worcester Bravehearts…
Thursday 08/03/2017
Bristol Blues take big early lead, cruise to victory over Pittsfield Suns Posted: 03 August 2017 [11:11 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues took an early 7-0 lead and cruised to a 10-2 victory over the Pittsfield Suns on Thursday…
Bristol Blues' host families honored at game Posted: 03 August 2017 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - With the Bristol Blues’ regular season ending Sunday, the 15 families that hosted 19 members of the team’s roster for…
Tuesday 08/01/2017
Edmond's pitching leads Bristol Blues to victory over Pittsfield Suns Posted: 01 August 2017 [10:54 PM] Special To The Press PITTSFIELD - The Bristol Blues offense backed up a terrific performance by Malachi Edmond, who threw eight innings…
Monday 07/31/2017
Bristol Blues blown out by Wachusett Dirt Dawgs Posted: 31 July 2017 [11:19 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues could not manufacture any runs against the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs pitching staff on Monday, losing in a…
Sunday 07/30/2017
Bristol Blues split doubleheader at Muzzy Field against Pittsfield Suns Posted: 30 July 2017 [10:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues split a doubleheader at Muzzy Field against the Pittsfield Suns on Sunday afternoon, winning the first game…
Saturday 07/29/2017
Bristol Blues score three runs in ninth for walk-off win over North Shore Navigators Posted: 29 July 2017 [11:13 PM] BRISTOL - If anyone left Muzzy Field early last night, they should have stayed. After the visiting North Shore Navigators scored twice…
Bristol Blues hosting 'Christmas in July' at Muzzy Field for Sunday's doubleheader Posted: 29 July 2017 [11:12 PM] Staff report The Bristol Blues are once again hosting “Christmas in July” at Muzzy Field for Sunday’s doubleheader against the Pittsfield Suns…
Friday 07/28/2017
Bristol Blues swept in doubleheader by Rox Posted: 28 July 2017 [10:49 PM] BROCKTON, Mass - It was not a good night for the Bristol Blues. Bristol was swept in its doubleheader against the Brockton…
Bristol Blues hosting Super Heroes Night at Muzzy Field Posted: 28 July 2017 [10:46 PM] STAFF REPORT The Bristol Blues are holding “Superhero Night” for Saturday’s game at Muzzy Field against the North Shore Navigators. Anyone wearing…
Thursday 07/27/2017
Bristol Blues make late charge against Mavericks but fall short in final inning Posted: 27 July 2017 [11:01 PM] PORTSMOUTH, NH - The Bristol Blues made one final attempt at a comeback, but it was not enough in the end Thursday…
Tuesday 07/25/2017
Bristol Blues fall to Wachusett Dirt Dawgs in battle of top teams Posted: 25 July 2017 [05:57 PM] BRISTOL - The Wachusett Dirt Dawgs’ aggressive base running and walks issued by the Bristol Blues’ pitching staff were the difference in…
Sunday 07/23/2017
Bristol Blues score league record 24 runs in victory over Pittsfield Suns Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:42 PM] PITTSFIELD, Mass. - With a 24-9 victory on Sunday evening on the road over the Pittsfield Suns, the Bristol Blues broke the…
Saturday 07/22/2017
Bristol Blues pick up close victory on road over Nashua Silver Knights Posted: 22 July 2017 [10:54 PM] Nashua, NH - It looked as though the Bristol Blues would come away with an easy win Saturday night. The Blues were…
Friday 07/21/2017
Bristol Blues shut out at home by Mavericks Posted: 21 July 2017 [11:11 PM] BRISTOL - It was a quiet night for the Bristol Blues, especially at the plate. The Blues managed just five hits and…
Thursday 07/20/2017
Bristol Blues earn easy win over Silver Knights in first game post All-Star break Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:51 PM] NASHUA, N.H. - The Bristol Blues had played just one game over the last nine days thanks to a combination of bad…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Silva golden for East Division, as he provides only runs of FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 19 July 2017 [11:18 PM] BRISTOL - Joe Silva got a final cheer from the crowd when the FCBL All-Star Game had ended Tuesday, posed for pictures…
Tuesday 07/18/2017
Silva's home run lifts East Division over West Division in FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 18 July 2017 [11:04 PM] BRISTOL - Joe Silva rounded the bases and high-fived Ryan Sullivan as he touched home plate. He then went over to the…
Bristol Blues' Gonzalez wins FCBL Home Run Derby with dominant final round Posted: 18 July 2017 [11:02 PM] BRISTOL - Jayson Gonzalez wasn’t supposed to be in the FCBL’s Home Run Derby - in fact, he was a late fill…
Monday 07/17/2017
Two Bristol natives, three CCSU players among FCBL All-Stars to play in Bristol tonight Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:57 PM] The Futures Collegiate Baseball League, now in its seventh year of operation, has established a history of helping to develop college players…
Sunday 07/16/2017
Bristol Blues score five runs in late innings to beat North Shore Navigators Posted: 16 July 2017 [11:35 PM] The Bristol Blues piled on five runs in the seventh and eighth innings to pick up a 6-4 victory on the road…
Friday 07/14/2017
Bristol Blues have five players selected to FCBL All-Star Game Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:44 PM] BRISTOL - The Futures Collegiate Baseball League’s All-Star rosters are set and the host-team Bristol Blues have five playing for the Western…
Outfielder Pileski staying sharp, having fun playing with Bristol Blues Posted: 14 July 2017 [03:33 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL - Bristol Blues outfielder Kyle Pileski has been taking this summer with the Blues as a way…
Wednesday 07/12/2017
Rain causes pair of Bristol Blues games to be suspended, canceled Posted: 12 July 2017 [09:12 PM] Staff report The Bristol Blues’ doubleheader in Massachusetts against the Worcester Bravehearts on Wednesday did not go off as planned thanks…
Tuesday 07/11/2017
Weiner wild as Bristol Blues lose handily to Dirt Dawgs Posted: 11 July 2017 [10:41 PM] Leominster, Mass. - It took just one inning for Tuesday night’s game to slip away from the Bristol Blues. Unfortunately, that inning…
Monday 07/10/2017
Despite Gonzalez HR, Blues unable to hold lead against Worcester Bravehearts Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:51 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - After a go-ahead three-run homer from Jayson Gonzalez, the Blues were not able to hold on…
Sunday 07/09/2017
Bristol Blues lose early lead, but come back to beat Martha's Vineyard Sharks Posted: 09 July 2017 [10:40 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues lost an early lead, then came from behind to beat the Marthas Vineyard Sharks 7-5 in a…
Saturday 07/08/2017
Bristol native Curtin among three Bristol Blues selected to play against Team USA collegiate national squad Posted: 08 July 2017 [10:42 PM] Staff report The Team USA collegiate national team is preparing to play in the 41st USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series…
Thursday 07/06/2017
Bristol Blues erase early deficit, can't keep up in loss to Silver Knights Posted: 06 July 2017 [10:37 PM] NASHUA, N.H. -- The Bristol Blues fell behind early and never could recover on Thursday night, as they fell 16-6 to the…
Wednesday 07/05/2017
Future college freshman Blaylock gaining valuable experience with Bristol Blues Posted: 05 July 2017 [10:35 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues’ Garrett Blaylock has a lot to look forward to this upcoming year, such…
Tuesday 07/04/2017
Bristol Blues pile on runs in rout of visiting Nashua Silver Knights Posted: 04 July 2017 [10:43 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues scored all of their runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings on their way to a…
Monday 07/03/2017
Weiner goes deep, continues strong pitching in Blues' win over Bravehearts Posted: 03 July 2017 [10:37 PM] Special To The Press BRISTOL-Entering Monday’s game, Bristol Blues starter Ross Weiner led the team in ERA among pitchers with at least…
Sunday 07/02/2017
Bristol Blues come back from early deficit, but can't beat Nashua Silver Knights Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:50 PM] NASHUA, N.H. - After falling into an early 3-0 hole, the Bristol Blues twice came back to tie the game on Sunday…
Saturday 07/01/2017
William's single lifts Blues to win over Bravehearts Posted: 01 July 2017 [10:37 PM] BRISTOL - It was a back-and-forth game, but in the end, the Bristol Blues were able to earn a 6-4 win over…
Friday 06/30/2017
Bristol Blues infielder Goione has rebounded after starting season off slowly Posted: 30 June 2017 [10:26 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL - It is not how you start, it is how you finish. A saying that stands…
Thursday 06/29/2017
Late rally falls short for Blues in loss to Rox Posted: 29 June 2017 [10:50 PM] BROCKTON, Mass. - The Blues fell behind early and could not recover on their way to a 10-7 loss on the road…
Always keeping the game exciting, Bristol Blues earning reputation as 'cardiac kids' Posted: 29 June 2017 [10:35 PM] SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues are earning a reputation as comeback kids, and why not? More than half…
Wednesday 06/28/2017
Blues beat Silver Knights for fourth straight win, are over .500 for first time in 2017 Posted: 28 June 2017 [10:43 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - Looking for their fourth straight win, the Bristol Blues rallied for a three-run eighth inning at…
Tuesday 06/27/2017
Wallace adds pitching depth in second year with Bristol Blues Posted: 27 June 2017 [11:26 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - There is never enough pitching. That is a phrase that stands true to right handed pitcher…
Sunday 06/25/2017
Mrowka hits grand slam to highlight Bristol Blues' offense in victory Posted: 25 June 2017 [11:19 PM] VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. - Cooper Mrowka hit a grand slam to cap a six-run first inning for the Bristol Blues on Sunday,…