After seeing their franchise record win streak end at Long Island last week, the Philadelphia Barrage (3-1) look to start a new one Saturday when they travel to Rochester, NY to face off with the Rattlers (2-2). Faceoff at PAETEC Park is at 7:30 PM. The Barrage defeated Rochester 21-17 on June 2 at USTC in Downingtown, PA.
Last Week
After playing to a 7-7 tie through halftime, the Barrage were outscored 9-0 to start the second half and never recovered, falling to the Lizards 16-11 at Mitchel Field. Ryan Boyle led Philly with a six point performance (four goals, two assists) while ex-Barrage players Blake Miller (three goals) and Keith Cromwell (two goals, three assists) led the Long Island offense.
Records Broken
Last weekend, a number of MLL records were tied or broken in Rochester's 27-26 overtime win at Denver. The Rattlers John Grant Jr. tied a league record with a 14 point performance including eight goals and four assists, the eight goals also tied a team record. Two of his goals were from beyond the 2 point arc. It was the highest scoring game in league history with 53 points combined between the two teams. Denver set a single game record with 42 points (22 goals, 4 two pointers, and 16 assists).
Leaders
Goals: Barrage - Ryan Boyle [14], Rattlers - John Grant, Jr. [20]*
Assists: Barrage - Boyle [11], Rattlers - Casey Powell [7]
Points: Barrage - Boyle [26], Rattlers - Grant [28]*
Saves: Barrage - Brian Dougherty [58], Rattlers - Mike Levin [44]
* - League Leader
Next Game
The Barrage return home on June 30 to host the Long Island Lizards. Game time is at 7 PM.
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