Osborne Homers - LKings Snap Home Skid

CLINTON, IA (August 14, 2019) - J.D. Osborne homered and the Clinton LumberKings registered their first win at home since July 15^th with a 7-1 win over the Burlington Bees on Wednesday night at Nelsoncorp Field. The LumberKings (31-20, 64-56) ran their current winning streak to five games and pulled to within three games of first in the Western Division.
Clinton broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the third a lead they would throughout the night. Clinton sent seven men to the plate for a four-run rally against Bees starter Hector Yan. J.D. Osborne capped the scoring with a three-run homer to left for his eighth of the year.
The runs were enough for Remey Reed to earn the win. He allowed just one run over five innings of work. Reed (3-1) allowed four hits while walking none and striking out four.
Yan (4-5) was hung with the loss for his time out. He allowed all four of his runs in the third and ended his night having surrendered four hits while walking two and striking out six.
Clinton put the game out of reach in the bottom of the sixth with their second rally of the game. The LumberKings sent nine men to the plate - scoring three runs with the biggest hit coming on a Bubba Hollins two-run double behind the bag at third base.
A combination of Manuel Rodriguez, Nathan Alexander, and Zach Wolf shutout the Bees over the final four innings to capture the LumberKings first home win since July 15^th - ending a seen game home losing streak.  
The LumberKings will meet the Burlington Bees for second game of their three-game series on Thursday night. Clinton will throw righty Jake Walters (4-3, 2.48) while Burlington will tap righty Robinson Pina (4-7, 4.25). First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (CDT). Fans looking to listen to the game can hear Erik Oas with the pregame show on 6:15 p.m. with the pregame show on 100.3 FM WCCI and online at lumberkings.com via the tunein radio app.
College football season is fast approaching and the LumberKings are all in with Cy-Hawk Night! Enter our in-game raffle for a chance to win tickets to this rivalry match-up that will be played in Ames this season.
The college football atmosphere will be made only greater with "Thirsty Thursday." For fans 21 years and older, enjoy $2 select beers all game long sold throughout the ballpark.
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