MWL1 Burlington Bees

Bees Shutout in Series Opener

Published on May 5, 2016 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


(Burlington-IA) - The Burlington Bees (11-16) were held to just three hits in a 2-0 loss to the Bowling Green Hot Rods (15-13) on Thursday night at Community Field.

The only scoring of the game occured in the top of the third inning. Angel Moreno led off the frame with a double to left and would then score when the next batter, Jake Cronenworth, doubled to left, giving the Hot Rods a 1-0 lead. After a ground out, Michael Russell made it 2-0 with a sacrifice fly, scoring Cronenworth.

Jared Foster doubled to lead off the fifth inning. After moving to third on a fly out, Foster would try to score when Juan Moreno flew out to right, but right fielder Zacrey Low would throw out Foster at the plate, keeping the score 2-0.

The Bees best chance came in the bottom of the eighth inning. Jared Foster led off the inning with a walk and moved to second on a Ranyelmy Alberto single to right. After Juan Moreno moved the runners over with a sacrifice bunt, Alex Abbott would strike out looking and Angel Genao would ground out, ending the threat.

Bowling Green starting pitcher, Genesis Cabrera (3-1) earned the win while Luis Pena (0-2) was charged with the loss. Jose Alvarado (2) picked up the save. The Bees and Hot Rods continue the series Friday night at 6:30 when Jaime Barria makes the start for the Bees against Michael Velasquez for Bowling Green. For tickets, visit gobees.com or stop by the Bees office. For more information, call the Bees office at (319)-754-5705.

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