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Bees Team up with Shottenkirk Kia

May 18, 2011 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


BURLINGTON, IA (May 18, 2011)-The Burlington Bees, in conjunction with Shottenkirk KIA of West Burlington, is pleased to announce a brand new promotion on most weekend games through the rest of the season. It's called the "7 RUN/7th." Fans that register at the Shottenkirk KIA "7 RUN/7th" box inside Community Field will be registered to win a new KIA Optima compliments of Shottenkirk KIA of West Burlington. If the Bees score seven runs in the 7th inning, one lucky fan will win a brand new 2011 KIA Optima from Shottenkirk KIA of West Burlington.

"What a great new promotion," said Bees General Manager Chuck Brockett. "All fans need to do is come to a Bees game, register and keep your fingers crossed for a seven run seventh inning when the Bees are at the plate."

The Bees remind fans that they can only register once per game and they must be at least 18 years of age.

BEES BUZZINGS: 2008 Burlington Bee Danny Duffy has been called up by the Kansas City Royals and will make the start tonight in Kauffman Stadium against the Texas Rangers. Duffy, who went 8-4 with a 2.27 ERA in 17 starts in Burlington, was 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA at AAA Omaha. He joins RHP Louis Coleman (2009), RHP Luke Hochevar (2006), LHP Everett Teaford (2007), RHP Blake Wood (2007), IF Eric Hosmer (2009), OF Jarrod Dyson (2007 and 2009) and OF Mitch Maier (2004) as former Bees on the Kansas City roster.

The Bees and Clinton LumberKings continue their series on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. It's "Kids Eat Free Wednesday" with all kids 12 and under getting in free at the game. LHP Edlando Seco (0-0, 5.28) gets the start for Clinton against RHP Tyler Vail (0-1, 6.00) for Burlington. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:10 p.m. on Newsradio 1490 KBUR and online at www.gobees.com.

2011 Bees tickets are on sale now! To purchase season tickets, bonus books or single game tickets, please give the Bees a call at (319) 754-5705, go online to www.gobees.com, or stop by the box office at Community Field during normal business hours.

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