Banfield, Scott Homer in LumberKings Win
BURLINGTON, IA (June 10, 2019) - Will Banfield and Connor Scott each homered for the Clinton LumberKings in a 4-2 win over the Burlington Bees on Monday night at Community Field. The pair of home runs were the decisive blows in a LumberKings (31-32) win that closed out a five-game
BURLINGTON, IA (June 10, 2019) -
Walters did not allow another run and ended his night with eight strikeouts while surrendering four hits and walking one. He was given a no decision for his work.
Clinton had little to show for their night against Bees starter
The Bees pulled to within one run in the bottom of the sixth when
In the top of the ninth, Connor Scott reclaimed the LumberKings two run lead with his fourth home run of the year - a solo blast that hit off the scoreboard in right.
Andrews (2-2) worked around trouble in the bottom of the ninth to earn the win. After allowing a pair of singles to open the inning he threw a wild pitch to put runners at second and third before striking out the next three batters to end the game.
Andrews worked five innings for Clinton and allowed one unearned run on six hits while walking one and striking out five.
The LumberKings will now head home to open up a three-game homestand with the Peoria Chiefs on Tuesday night. Clinton will throw righty
Tuesdays are "Two Dollar Tuesdays" in Clinton with $2 tickets, $2 box seat upgrades, $2 select beers, $2 hot dogs, and $2 ice cream.
About the LumberKings
The Clinton LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are in their 64th season in the league and their first year of affiliation with the Miami Marlins. They play their home games at NelsonCorp Field a park that has been home for the Clinton franchise since 1937. Since the club's inception, 282 former Clinton players have gone on to reach the Major Leagues. Advertising and tickets for the 2019 season are available by calling (563)242-0727 or by visiting LumberKings.com