Bees Hit Two Bombs In 11th And Win
May 28, 2008 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release
Davenport, IA (May 28, 2008) - The Burlington Bees hit two homeruns in the 11th inning Wednesday night as they defeated Quad Cities 4-1 to open a four-game series at Modern Woodmen park. Alex Caldera pitched 7.1 innings and allowed only an unearned run on two hits but did not receive a decision in the game.
The Bees led through much of the ballgame. In the top of the second inning, Clint Robinson came to the plate for the first time since returning from the disabled list. Robinson promptly hit a solo homerun to give the Bees a 1-0 lead.
Caldera had one of his best games of the season. He took a one-hitter into the eighth inning where he allowed four base runners and a run in an inning the featured three Bees' errors. The one run that came across to tie the game was unearned. In all, Caldera pitched 7.1 innings allowing the one unearned run on two hits with eight strikeouts and one walk.
Chris Chavez entered the game and pitched 2.2 innings of no-hit baseball to keep the game tied going into the 11th inning. Chavez picked up the win to move to 4-0 on the season. In the top of the 11th, Adrian Ortiz had a bunt single with one out and scored on a David Lough homerun. Mike Moustakas then hit a solo homerun to give the Bees some insurance.
Tony Bradley pitched the bottom of the 11th inning allowing just one walk with a strikeout to pick up his second save of the season. The Bees had nine hits in the contest. Moustakas and Kyle Martin each had two hits on the day.
The Bees and River Bandits continue the series Thursday night. Sam Runion is the scheduled starter for the Bees. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00. The game can be heard on 1490 KBUR and online at www.GoBees.com. The Bees return to Community Field on Sunday June 1st to begin a four-game series with Clinton.
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