MWL1 Burlington Bees

Bees Edge River Bandits

June 5, 2014 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


(Burlington-IA)- The Burlington Bees won their third straight game after defeating the Quad Cities River Bandits 2-1 in game two of a three game series at Community Field on Thursday night.

Kody Eaves got the scoring started for the Bees with a solo home run to right to lead off the bottom of the first, his fifth of the season, putting the Bees on top 1-0.

Starters Harrison Cooney and Michael Felix traded scoreless innings from the second inning on until the River Bandits scratched a run across on a groundout from Brian Holberton scoring Tanner Mathis tying the game at one.

Angel Rosa reached second base on a fielding error and then was moved to third base on a sacrifice bunt. Rosa then came home to score on a wild pitch, putting the Bees ahead 2-1.

Bees closer Alan Busenitz (8) worked 1-2-3 in the ninth as the Bees held on for the 2-1 win, their third win in a row.

Reliever Trevor Foss (2-4) earned the win while Tyler Brunnemann (0-2) was charged with the loss.

The Burlington Bees (30-28) and the Quad Cities River Bandits (30-29) finish their three game series at Community Field on Friday. Ryan Etsellstarts for the Bees on YMCA Sports Night. For more information and to purchase tickets, please log on to www.gobees.com or call the Bees office at (319)-754-5705.

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