MWL1 Burlington Bees

Early Offense Snaps Streak

May 6, 2014 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


(Burlington-IA)- The Bees snapped a season long five game losing streak on Tuesday afternoon with a 4-3 win over the Clinton LumberKings at Community Field.

Clinton jumped on the board first after Bees' starter Victor Alcantara walked in a run in the top of the first inning.

The Bees answered in the bottom of the second on a Kody Eaves two run double, giving the Bees a 2-1 lead.

With the score tied at two in the third inning, Trevor Gretzky tripled down the right field line, scoring Angel Rosa and giving the Bees a 3-2 lead.

The Bees scored for the third straight inning when Erick Salcedo scored what would be the winning run, scoring on a throwing error and the Bees led 4-2 after four innings.

The Bees were able to hang on and took game two of the series by the score of 4-3. Michael Smith (2-1) picked up the win in relief for the Bees while Clinton starter Carlos Misell (4-2) was charged with the loss. With the win the Bees improve their record to 16-14.

The Bees wrap up a three game series with the Clinton LumberKings Tuesday night at 6:30 PM at Community Field. Garrett Nuss pitches for the Bees and Jose Flores goes for the LumberKings. 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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