MWL1 Burlington Bees

Snappers Snap out of Their Funk

Published on July 27, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Burlington Bees News Release


BURLINGTON, IA (July 27) - The Beloit Snappers (14-15) pounded out 21 runs on 18 hits to earn a 21-8 win over the Burlington Bees (9-22) before 556 fans at Community Field on Wednesday in a win that snapped a six-game losing streak for the club.

The Snappers scored four runs in the first inning against Burlington RHP Jonathan Joseph (2-4), keyed on a three-run home run from 3B Jairo Perez (4-5) for a 4-0 lead.

Burlington responded with three runs in the first inning. CF Jose Crisotomo (2-4) and 2B Nino Leyja (1-4) singled. After 3B Tony Thompson (0-2) struck out, DH Josh Whitaker (2-5) lifted a fly ball to center field. Upon the catch by Wang-Wei Lin, Crisotomo tagged up and advanced to third base. With 1B A.J. Kirby-Jones (1-4) at the plate, Beloit LHP Ryan O'Rourke (3-2) was called for a balk. Crisotomo scored and Leyja moved to second.

Kirby-Jones walked to load the bases and SS Yordy Cabrera (2-5) hit a two-run single to get the Bees within one run at 4-3.

The Snappers pushed across five runs in the second inning. Lin hit a two-run home run over the right field wall and Perez followed with a two-run bomb in the second inning.

Whitaker smacked an opposite field home run in the third inning to get the Bees within five runs at 9-4.

The Snappers scored 10 runs over the fourth and fifth innings to take a 19-4 lead. After the Snappers scored two runs in the 9th inning to increase their lead to 21-4, the Bees pushed across four runs in the bottom of the 9th inning. Kirby-Jones added a three-run home run to round out the scoring at 21-8.

Bees Buzzings: The 21 runs is the most scored against the Bees in a single game in 2011, surpassing the old record of 14 set by West Michigan on June 12 at Community Field. The Whitecaps recorded 21 hits in that game. The Snappers put up 18 hits on Wednesday.

The Burlington Bees continue their three-game series with the Beloit Snappers, the Midwest League Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. It's "Thirsty Thursday" with 2 for 3 dollar deals on Pepsi Products and 2 for $4.50 specials on select beer. The Snappers will send RHP Manuel Soliman (4-7, 4.12) to the mound against RHP Nate Long (6-4, 3.29) 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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