MWL1 Burlington Bees

Clinton Fights Back For Victory

Published on August 8, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


BURLINGTON, IA (August 8) - The Burlington Bees (14-29) and Clinton LumberKings (23-20) were tied at 2-2 after four innings before the LumberKings pushed three runs across home plate in the top of the eighth inning for a 5-2 win before 1,065 fans at Community Field Monday night.

LumberKings 2B Stefen Romero (2-4) hit a solo home run to right field to lead off the second inning to put Clinton up 1-0.

In the third inning Bees CF Tyreace House (1-3) hit an infield single and advanced to second base on a throwing error from Romero. A RBI-single to left field from C Beau Taylor (1-4) plated House and tied the game at 1-1.

Clinton CF Mike McGee (0-2) drew a lead-off walk in the fourth inning and scored on a RBI single to center field from RF Kalian Sams (1-4) to give Clinton a 2-1 lead.

Burlington 1B Josh Whitaker (2-4) led off the fourth inning with a single to center field and later scored on a RBI single from LF Royce Consigli (1-3) to knot the game at 2-2.

McGee earned a walk in the eighth inning and moved to second base on a single to center field from Romero. A RBI single from DH Mickey Wiswall (2-4) plated McGee. Romero scored from third base on a RBI single by 1B Tim Morris (1-4). Sams reached first base on a fielder's choice, scoring Wiswall from third base and the LumberKings took a 5-2 lead.

Bees RHP Josh Bowman allowed two runs on six hits over five innings of work in a no decision. Bees RHP Daniel Tenholder allowed one hit in two innings on the mound.

The Bees and LumberKings wrap up their four-game series on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. It's "Two-for-Tuesday." Be sure to look for the coupon good for two-for-one general admission tickets in the Hawk Eye newspaper brought to you by 101.7 The Bull. Fans can also bring their package wrapper from KRAFT singles and buy one ticket and get one free. Exclusions do apply. LHP Roenis Elis (1-0, 0.00) gets the start for the LumberKings against RHP Jose Macias (4-3, 5.01) for the Bees. 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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