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Bees Edged by Chiefs, 2-1

May 26, 2017 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


(Burlington, IA) - The Burlington Bees (17-27) were held to just one run in a 2-1 loss to the Peoria Chiefs (18-28) on Friday night at Community Field.

The Bees opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning. Brennon Lund started the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run to right field, his second of the year, giving the Bees a 1-0 lead. John Schuknecht and Roberto Baldoquin then followed with singles but the Bees could not cash in, stranding a pair of baserunners.

Peoria tied the game in the third inning. With two outs, Stefan Trosclair reached on an infield single. Andrew Young lifted a double to right field, scoring Trosclair, tying the game at one. The Chiefs took the lead in the fourth inning. Ryan McCarvel started the inning with a walk and moved to second on a single by the Juan Yepez. Vince Jackson then doubled to right field, scoring McCarvel, giving the Chiefs a 2-1 lead.

The Bees tried to rally in the eighth inning. With two outs, Sam McDonnell doubled to left field. Jeyson Sanchez knocked a single to right but McDonnell was thrown out at the plate to end the inning. Jordan Zimmerman started the ninth with a single and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt. After a two-out walk put the winning run aboard, Brennon Lund flew out to left field to end the game.

Mike O'Reilly (2-1) allowed just one run in seven innings to earn the win while Joe Gatto (2-4) was charged with the loss. Brady Bowen (2) picked up the save. Bees' outfielder Brennon Lund picked up three hits, finishing the evening a triple shy of the cycle. The Bees and Chiefs continue the series on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. for a doubleheader. Nate Bertness makes the start for the Bees in game one against Jordan Hicks. For tickets, visit gobees.com or stop by the Bees' office. For more information, call the Bees at (319)-754-5705.

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