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Bees' Home Season Ends with Series Loss to Express
15 Sep
Summary
- Round Rock Express won five of six games in the final home series.
- Nelson Rada broke Salt Lake's single-season stolen base record.
- The final home game drew a record-breaking crowd of 7,853 fans.
The Salt Lake Bees' 2026 home schedule concluded this week with a decisive six-game series loss to the Round Rock Express, who secured five victories. The Express's dominance was evident, with the Bees only managing one win, an 11-1 rout on Thursday, where Niko Kavadas had a standout performance. This marked the Express's first road series win in Salt Lake since 2021.
Key prospects showcased their talent during the final homestand. Outfielder Nelson Rada snapped an extended hitless streak with a three-hit performance, ultimately breaking Salt Lake's single-season stolen base record with his 38th steal. He now holds the team record at 181 stolen bases and is making a strong case for a 2027 roster spot.
Raudi Rodriguez, another Angels prospect, also performed well, hitting .263 over the series with a home run. Pitcher Joel Hurtado, the Angels' No. 27 prospect, delivered his first quality start for Salt Lake, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing only one run, demonstrating flashes of his potential.
The series finale on Sunday drew a record-breaking crowd of 7,853 fans to The Ballpark at America First Square. Despite the loss, the Bees finished their home season with a 35-39 record, winning or splitting nine of their thirteen home series.
