Bees Dominate Sox 23-11

Published on August 23, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox News Release


The Colorado Springs Sky Sox dropped the series finale to the Salt Lake Bees 23-11 Tuesday night in front of 6,332 fans at Security Service Field.

The Sox took an early 6-2 lead in the third as Willy Taveras and Ryan Rohlinger smacked two-run home runs and Scott Beerer added a two-run double. The game quickly turned ugly as the Bees scored 17 of the next 18 runs to take a 19-7 lead. The scoring explosion was highlighted by a nine-run seventh inning and a seven run fourth. Four Bees players collected four hits on the night including Paul McAnulty who finished 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and three runs scored. Kevin Richardson also enjoyed a productive night finishing 4-for-6 with a team-high five RBI and two runs scored.

Ryan Spilborghs continued his torrid play at the plate finishing 3-for-4 with a run scored while Scott Beerer finished with a team-high four hits and four RBI in the losing effort.

The loss went to starter Joey Williamson (2-2, 8.65) who allowed eight runs on nine hits in 3.1 innings. Bees starter Eric Junge (8-9, 5.12) picked up the win despite allowing seven runs on 13 hits in 5.0 innings.

The 27 hits allowed by the Sox were a season-high while the 23 runs were the second-most runs scored by an opponent in team history. The most runs ever scored against the Sox was 28 by Salt Lake on July 29th, 1994 in a game they lost 28-3.

With the loss, the Sox and Bees are now tied for third place in the Pacific Northern Division at 59-72.

The Sox will welcome the Tacoma Rainiers to Security Service Field Wednesday for a five-game series as Alan Johnson (4-9, 7.18) takes the hill against Jarrett Grube (3-3, 5.63). First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 PM MT.

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