MWL1 Burlington Bees

Bees Come Back From Five Run Deficit But Still Lose

Published on May 8, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


Burlington, IA (May 8, 2008) - After allowing five runs in the first three innings Thursday night and coming back to take a lead, the Burlington Bees lost 8-6 opening up a four-game series at home against Beloit. The Bees recorded 14 hits, which is a new season high.

Eduardo Paulino got the start for the Bees and did not pitch particularly well. He allowed five runs in the first three innings before the Bees scored a run. In the bottom of the third inning, the Bees got on the scoreboard for the first time in the game having one of their best offensive innings of the season. The Bees scored four runs with Adrian Ortiz, David Lough, Jason Taylor and Jamar Walton all recording an RBI.

After a scoreless fourth innings, the Bees scored two more runs in the fifth inning. Mike Moustakas led the inning off with a double. Taylor and Walton then each reached on errors, one of which scored Moustakas to tie the game. Antonio Jimenez then singled to score Taylor, which gave the Bees a one-run lead.

Yensi Lopez pitched the sixth and seventh innings allowing just one hit with three strikeouts and was awarded his third hold of the season. To begin the eighth inning, Henry Arias came in to pitch for the Bees. He allowed one run in the eighth to tie it up and two more in the ninth, which gave the Snappers the 8-6 victory. Arias was charged with his fourth blown save of the season and also took the loss to move to 2-2 on the year.

The Bees' 14 hits were the most they have had this season. Jimenez had three hits while Ortiz, Lough, Moustakas, Walton and Alwin Perez each had two.

The Bees will be looking to even the four-game series up on Friday night at Community Field. Ed Cegarra is the scheduled starter for the Bees. First pitch is set for 6:30. Tickets are available by logging onto www.GoBees.com, visiting Community Field or by calling (319) 754-5705. The game can be heard on 1490 KBUR and online at www.GoBees.com.

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