MWL1 Burlington Bees

Giavotella Debuts in Kansas City

Published on August 6, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


BURLINGTON, IA - Former Bee Johnny Giavotella was called up to the Kansas City Royals and made his major league debut last night at Kauffman Stadium, debuting at second base and going 2-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit's 4-3 victory.

Giavotella hit .299 with four home runs and 26 RBIs in 68 games played with Burlington in 2008. At the time of his promotion, Giovotella was hitting .338 with nine home runs and 72 RBIs for the AAA Omaha Storm Chasers.

The Bees return home to start a four-game series with the Clinton LumberKings on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. It's "Friends and Family Night." Everyone gets to run the bases after the game. We'll also celebrate the Cubs and Cardinals rivalry with special trivia and contests throughout the night. The Bees will also host the annual Brew Fest from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Community Field with over 200 beers available for sampling and classic rock music provided by Dungeon Jeep. Tickets to the event and game are just $25.00 in advance at HyVee and $30.00 at the gate. LHP Tony Butler (1-4, 2.41) gets the start for Clinton against RHP Jonathan Joseph (2-4, 6.52) 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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