MWL1 Burlington Bees

LumberKings Crown Bees 4-3

Published on May 18, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


BURLINGTON, IA (May 18)- The Clinton LumberKings (11-29) beat the Burlington Bees (28-10) by a score of 4-3 at Community Field on Wednesday night.

The LumberKings scored three runs in the second inning against Burlington RHP Tyler Vail. SS Jake Schlander (1-4) hit a two-run home run. Clinton finished the inning with a 3-0 lead.

Burlington responded with a single run in the second inning against Clinton LHP Edlando Seco. LF Douglas Landaeta (3-4) singled to center field to score 1B Josh Whitaker (2-4), who led off the inning with a double.

The Bees add one more run in the bottom of the third inning sparked by a John Nester (0-0) walk that would eventually see Nester score after a groundout to the shortstop by RF Royce Consigli (0-3).

3B Wade Kirkland (1-4) doubled to right field in the bottom of the sixth and scored on a groundout by SS Yordy Cabrera (0-4) to even up the score at 3-3.

In the seventh inning Clinton DH Tim Morris (0-5) reached first base on a fielding error by Bees' SS Yordy Cabrera. A steal and a throwing error allowed Morris to move to third base. He scored on a Mickey Wiswall (1-4) sacrifice fly to give Clinton a 4-3 lead.

The Bees and Clinton LumberKings finish out their series on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. It's "Community Basket Day." Fans can purchase community basket tickets and be entered to win a new car and other items included in the largest community basket in Iowa. We'll announce the winner after the 6th inning Thursday. Those in attendance have a chance to win an extra $1,000 cash and a trip to Disney World! Fans can also enjoy drink specials on "Thirsty Thursday." We'll have 2-for-$3 deals on Pepsi Products and 2-for-$4.50 specials on select beer sponsored by the Mark Warth Agency and "The New Mix" 107.3. LHP James Paxton (0-1, 2.65) gets the start for the LumberKings against LHP Jacob Brown (4-0, 1.06) 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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