(Burlington, IA) - The Burlington Bees (16-25) scored four unanswered runs, on their way to a 5-3 win over the Kane County Cougars (24-19) on Tuesday night at Community Field.
(Burlington, IA) - The Burlington Bees (16-25) scored four unanswered runs, on their way to a 5-3 win over the Kane County Cougars (24-19) on Tuesday night at Community Field.
Kane County jumped on the board first, scoring a run in the first inning on a Mark Karaviotis sacrifice fly, giving the Cougars a 1-0 lead. Jahmai Jones started the bottom of the first inning with a double to right-center. Brennon Lund followed with a double to left, scoring Jones, tying the game.
After Kane County took the lead back in the third with a pair of the runs, the Bees tied it up again, this time in the fourth inning. Jordan Zimmerman started the frame with a walk, bring John Schuknecht to the plate. Schuknecht launched a two-run home run to left, his third home run in three games, tying the game at three.
With one out in the bottom of the fifth, Juan Moreno worked a walk. Jahmai Jones picked up his second double of the game, driving in Moreno, giving the Bees a 4-3 lead. The Bees added an insurance run in the seventh inning on a Juan Moreno sacrifice fly, as the Bees won their fourth straight, 5-3.
Mike Kaelin (2-1) retired all eight batter he faced, earning the win while Cougars' starter Cody Reed (3-2) was charged with the loss. Greg Belton (2) picked up the save. The Bees and the Cougars continue the series on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Sam Pastrone will make the start for the Bees against Jon Duplantier for Kane County. For tickets, visit gobees.com or stop by the Bees' office. For more information, call the Bees at (319)-754-5705.
