Series Recap: Bees take three in six-game home series versus the Space Cowboys

Christian Moore celebrates with teammates after a walk-off, two-run double at The Ballpark in the first game against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys Tuesday, April 14. | Salt Lake Bees photography Back at home for the second series this season, Salt Lake once again settled for a split in their six-game series with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Salt Lake won the first two, before Sugar Land battled for the next two.

Each team grabbed a victory in the final two contests, and both squads also secured an extra-inning victory. Another split decision Salt Lake continued their strong offensive output from Sunday’s series finale in Reno, winning 8-3 on Tuesday in the opener. Looking for a three-game win streak, the Bees got it in the form of the Dirty Sodas.

A 9-8, 12-inning thriller marked the longest game in ballpark history, by innings and time, thanks to Christian Moore’s walk-off, two-run double in the final frame. Thursday’s snowstorm forced a postponement, setting up another Saturday doubleheader. Friday saw the Space Cowboys double up Salt Lake 12-6, using a seven-run first inning and not looking back.

Both teams took a game in the twin bill, with Sugar Land edging out the hosts in game one 2-1, and Salt Lake powering to a 8-3 victory. In position for their first series win of the year, the Bees stumbled in extra innings on Sunday afternoon, falling 7-4 in 10 innings to complete the split. Salt Lake (8-13) held their own against the PCL leading Space Cowboys and sit five games back of Sugar Land (13-8) in the league standings.