Bees Drop First Half Finale, 4-3

(Peoria, IL) - The Burlington Bees (31-38) finished the first half with a 4-3 loss to the Peoria Chiefs (30-39) on Sunday afternoon at Dozer Park. 

With two outs in the first inning, Keith Grieshaber lined a single to left. After Sam McDonnell worked a walk, John Schuknecht singled to left, scoring Grieshaber, giving the Bees a 1-0 lead. 
The lead didn't last long as the Chiefs broke out the bats in the second inning. Stefan Trosclair and Juan Yepez started the inning with back-to-back singles. With one out, Dylan Carlson launched a ball over the left-field wall, giving the Peoria Chiefs a 3-1 lead. 
Peoria's home run barrage continued in the fifth inning. Andrew Young started the inning by blasting a solo home run to right field, extending the Chiefs lead to 4-1. The Bees made it close in the ninth, scoring a pair of runs on fielder's choices from Juan Moreno and Derek Jenkins, but fell short, losing the series finale, 4-3.
Peoria reliever Dewin Perez (1-0) earned the win while Nate Bertness (3-5) was charged with the loss. Yeison Medina (4) earned the save. 
Following the three-day All-Star break, the Burlington Bees will return home on Thursday, June 22 when they host the Peoria Chiefs at 6:30 p.m. at Community Field. Thursday's are Thirsty Thursdays, presented by the Buffalo Tavern. Enjoy drink specials all game on beer and Pepsi products. For tickets, visit gobees.com or stop by the Bees' office. For more information, call the Bees at (319)-754-5705. 
NOTES: The Bees finish the first half with back-to-back losses. John Schuknecht reached base four times. The Bees are now 5-6 against the Peoria Chiefs this season. Derek Jenkins picked up his fourth multi-hit game of the season. Jahmai Jones extended his hitting streak to five games. Peoria hit five home runs in the final two games of the series.