Chiefs Take Lead into Seventh in Burlington
July 7, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release
Burlington, IA - The Peoria Chiefs took a lead into the seventh inning before falling to the Burlington Bees 5-3 Sunday afternoon. With three hits, a triple, run scored and a RBI, Delvin Perez was named the Pekin Insurance Beyond the Expected Player of the Game.
The Chiefs took the lead in the third inning against Burlington starter Robinson Pina. Brandon Riley led off with a single and moved to second on a groundout. Edwin Figuera's single to center plated Riley and gave the Chiefs a 1-0 lead.
Peoria regained the lead in the fifth against Pina. Josh Shaw led off with a single and scored on a triple to left by Delvin Perez as the Chiefs took a 2-1 lead. Brady Whalen's sacrifice fly to right gave the visitors a two-run lead.
Mike Brettell allowed two runs over five innings in a no-decision. Rodard Avelino took the loss as both batters he walked in the seventh came around to score.
The Chiefs return home Wednesday, July 10 for a six-game homestand and the series against Lansing starts with Peanut Free Night and a City Link Bang For Your Buck Wednesday Night. The first 1000 fans 13 and over get a Dwight Schrute Recyclops Bobblehead on Sitcom Night Thursday, July 11 which is also a Thirsty Thursday. Friday, July 12 is Distillers Night with Peoria Distillers jersey auction, post-game fireworks, dueling pianos from Spanky Entertainment and the first 1000 fans 21 and over get a Distillers Mason Jar presented by Obed & Isaac's. Saturday, July 13 is Margaritaville Night with post-game fireworks and the first 1000 fans 13 and over get a Chiefs bucket hat courtesy of Stratus Networks. Sunday, July 14 is a 5:05 p.m. start with Tiaras/Wand giveaway to the first 500 kids 12 and under plus appearances by Princesses from A Royal Remembrance for Princess and Pirate Night. Monday, July 15 is an 11:05 a.m. game with Splash Day and half-price tickets.
Individual game tickets, group tickets and season ticket packages, including full-season, a 35-game ticket package, an 18-game ticket package or a Flex Plan are currently on sale by calling 309-680-4000. Individual game tickets are also on sale with the Dozer Park Box Office open Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and online at www.peoriachiefs.com which also lists all of the season's promotions. Game times and promotions are subject to change.
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