MWL1 Burlington Bees

Bees Streak Snapped

Published on April 23, 2014 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


(Burlington, IA)- Burlington saw it's four game winning streak come to an end as the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers powered their way past the Bees by the score of 6-4 at Community Field on Wednesday night.

Wisconsin struck first in a big way, scoring three runs in the first inning off of Bees' starter Clint Sharp, highlighted by a two run homer by Taylor Brennan.

The Bees' cut into the deficit with a run in the third on an groundout by Exicardo Cayones scoring Mark Shannon.

With the Timber Rattlers leading 4-1 in the fifth, Jose Pena sent a two run homer over the left field wall making the score 6-1.

The Bees would try to rally, with a run in, in the eighth inning, Anthony Bemboom crushed a two run homer to right cutting Wisconsin's lead to 6-4. The Bees could not muster any offense in the ninth, going down 1-2-3.

Bees' starter Clint Sharp (0-2) was charged with the loss after working 4.2 innings allowing six runs but just two earned. Anthony Banda (1-2) picked up the win while Havey Martin (1) earned the save.

The Bees and Timber Rattlers wrap up their four game series tomorrow morning at 11:30 AM. Michael Clevinger will get the start for the Bees and will be opposed by Tristan Archer 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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