Series recap: Bees split another road series, this time in Vegas
The Bees started out hot before cooling off on their way to a series split
Christian Moore and Niko Kavadas high-five during a game against the Space Cowboys at The Ballpark. | Ava Nash Looking for better luck in Sin City than their first trip, the Salt Lake Bees managed a six-game split this week against the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics. The visiting squad won the first three games of the series, outscoring Las Vegas 27-11.
The script flipped on the weekend, as the Aviators took the next three contests and posted a 33-13 run margin across the games. The Bees (11-16), after the first five series of the season, now sit in last place in the Pacific Coast League (PCL) standings. Series Recap A solid start from Brett Kerry, along with an early bunch of scoring, got Salt Lake off to a great start to win the opener 8-5.
It was an offensive clinic on Wednesday night, as the Bees pummeled the Aviators 14-3. All nine Bees hitters got at least one hit and scored once in the contest, with Chris Taylor and Christian Moore’s three hits each leading the charge. José Fermin ensured at least a split on Thursday, collecting his third save of the season in a tight 5-3 Salt Lake win.
The Bees’ fortunes turned on Friday, as Las Vegas posted a 19-run, 22-hit offensive showing of their own to take their first game of the series. A pitcher’s duel was the case on Saturday night, with both teams held in check into the seventh inning. George Klassen’s 6 inning start was spoiled as the Aviators (playing as the Villains) managed a 4-0 victory.