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Bees comeback falls short against Lake Zurich
AJ Neargarder took the hard-luck loss against Lake Zurich as the Zee-Bees began to mount a comeback starting in the 4th inning. Henry Stried started the game, battling through 4 innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out 6. AJ Neargarder came in relief in the top of the 5th, allowing 4 earned runs on 5 hits, striking out 2. Neargarder started the Bee's comeback at the plate in the 4th inning drawing an 8-pitch walk. Henry Stried joined AJ on the bases drawing a walk of his own. Malachi Baartz singled, but Neargarder was thrown out at home. Dominic Diliberti followed Baartz's single with a hit of his own, driving in Sean Sarzaba, who ran for Henry. The Bees struck again the in the bottom of the 6th inning, again started by AJ Neargarder. Neargarder singled and then advanced to 3rd on an errant pickoff throw. Andrew Carlson followed Neargarder's single with one of his own, driving AJ in. Drew Carlson advanced to third on two separate wild pitches. Henry Stried then singled to center, driving in Carlson. Unfortunately, only Dominic Diliberti was the last Zee-Bee able to reach base in the inning, drawing a walk. The Bee's rally fell short and the game was called on account of darkness, with the Bees falling 7-3. The Zee Bees will return to action later this week.