MWL1 Burlington Bees

Bees Fight off Timber Rattlers

Published on April 22, 2014 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


(Burlington, IA)- It turned out to be a pitchers duel Tuesday night at Community Field in Burlington. Only three total runs were scored in a Bees 2-1 win, winning their fifth in a row.

The Bees struck first in the third inning, scoring a run on a fielder's choice grounded into by Mark Shannon, who was just able to beat the throw on a relay from second scoring Exicardo Cayones.

Anthony Bemboom added to the Bees lead with an RBI single in the fourth, scoring Eric Aguilera, make the score 2-0.

Wisconsin would attempt to rally scoring a run on a wild pitch in the sixth inning but a pair of base running mistakes by the Timber Rattlers kept the Bees in front as they would hang on to win 2-1.

Bees starter Ryan Etsell (2-0) picked up the win working six innings allowing just one run on six hits. Wisconsin starter Barrett Astin (3-1) was charged with the loss while Alan Busenitz (4) earned the save.

The Bees their four game series with the Timber Rattlers, tomorrow night at 6:30 PM. Clint Sharp will get the start for the Bees and will be opposed by Anthony Banda for the Timber Rattlers. 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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