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The Salt Lake Bees lost a five-game series to the Oklahoma City Comets, with the Comets winning three games to two. The series was affected by weather, leading to the cancellation of one game.
Los Angeles Angels No. 16 prospect Sam Aldegheri throws first pitch of the game during Salt Lake Bees vs. Sacramento River Cats at The Ballpark at America First Field in Daybreak, UT. | Salt Lake Bees Photography
This week in Oklahoma, Salt Lake dropped their series to the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Oklahoma City Comets (20-18). The teams split the first four contests, before the Sooner State foes took home game five. Inclement weather canceled the Motherâs Day matinee, giving the Comets the series victory, three games to two. The Bees (16-22) sit 5.5 games back of Pacific Coast League (PCL) leaders Albuquerque (23-16) as Salt Lake returns home for the longest homestand of the year.
The Bees pulled off their second straight come-from-behind victory on Tuesday night, opening the series with a 9-7 win at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. They were down 7-1 before scoring the final eight runs of the contest. Wednesdayâs morning showcase went to the hosts, posting scoring early and often to take the game 12-5.
Salt Lake couldnât overcome a five-run fourth on Thursday evening, falling 6-5 despite loading the bases in the ninth. Catcher Zach Humphreys had a career night on Friday, helping the Bees capture their first extra-inning victory on the road in 2026, winning 9-7 in 10 innings. Humphreys had four hits, with a go-ahead two-run double in the extra stanza providing the difference.
A crooked number in the seventh provided the winning margin for Oklahoma City on Saturday night, as the Comets took a 7-4 victory on Star Wars Day and Boy Scout Night. Heavy rains and inclement weather forced Sundayâs finale to be canceled, as the Bees will not make a second trip to Oklahoma this season, as well as Oklahoma Cityâs only visit to Utah coming in the second half.
The Oklahoma City Comets won the series against the Salt Lake Bees three games to two.
The Bees won two games, including a come-from-behind victory, but ultimately lost the series.
The game was canceled due to inclement weather conditions.
The series was played at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

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There was plenty of big league talent on display this week in the Sooner State, as three MLBers completed rehab assignments in Oklahoma City. Dodgers infielders Kiké Hernåndez and Mookie Betts each saw action for the hosts, while young Angels arm Ryan Johnson made a rehab start for the Bees. In his first Triple-A appearance, the right hander tossed five strong innings, allowed three earned runs and struck out five on Friday.
One of Los Angelesâ most sought-after prospects, Nelson Rada, struggled in Oklahoma City. The highest-rated position player and second-ranked prospect in the organization saw his batting average dip to .236 in the Sooner State. In four games played against the Comets, the outfielder finished 2-for-20 (.100) with a triple and three runs scored. The one-time Gold Glover with Double-A Rocket City hasnât had worse stats at the plate since that 2024 season with the Trash Pandas when he finished with a .234 average. Itâs early in the season, but the Bees and, of course, the Angels expect more out of the 20-year-old.
The Halosâ third-ranked pitching prospect, George Klassen, fell to 0-4 on the season in Wednesdayâs loss to the Oklahoma City Comets. The right-hander, who also ranks fourth overall in the organizationâs top 30 prospects, threw just 2 innings and allowed four earned runs on five hits with three walks and one strikeout. The Midwesterner returned to Salt Lake for his fourth outing with the Bees after making two appearances with the big league club.
Cinco de Mayo was great for the Halosâ second-ranked shortstop prospect and seventh-ranked overall prospect, Denzer Guzman. The Dominican Republic native slugged his third homer of the year in the opening game win over the Comets. Guzman was red-hot in Oklahoma City, finishing 9-for-21 (.429) with a double and that homer while driving in seven runs and scoring four times. He continues to excel against PCL squads on the road and will look to carry that success back to the Beehive State.
On that Cinco de Mayo, Sam Aldegheri, the Angelsâ 16th-ranked prospect, made a spot start with the struggling Halos. The Italian threw four innings of two-run baseball, giving up four hits and two walks against the Chicago White Sox. He didnât strike any of the Southsiders out but excelled at forcing the ball into the air and on the ground. Heâll likely open the set for the Bees against the El Paso Chihuahuas this week.
Plenty of fun to be had as the Bees open their longest homestand of the season. After another Dirty Sodas Tuesday, the team celebrates Teacher Appreciation Night on Thursday. Grab your clubs and hit the links for Golf Night on Friday, with a ball-marker giveaway on tap. Finally, veterans will be honored on Military Appreciation Night on Saturday. Special jerseys will be worn, along with a rally towel giveaway at the gates. Additionally, itâs the first drone show of the season, lighting up the sky postgame.
Salt Lake has a stretch of 12 games in 13 days, all at home at The Ballpark at America First Square. The seasonâs longest homestand begins on Tuesday, April 12 against the El Paso Chihuahuas (19-20; Triple-A, San Diego Padres). Then the fun continues at home as the Tacoma Rainiers (18-21; Triple-A, Seattle Mariners) come to town in the second half of the homestand.
Los Angeles Angels No. 2 Prospect Nelson Rada runs out to take the field during Salt Lake Bees vs. Sacramento River Cats at The Ballpark at America First Field in Daybreak, UT on Thursday, April 30, 2026. | Davis Kuhn
No. 7 Angels Prospect Denzer Guzman hits Home Run during Salt Lake Bees vs. Sacramento River Cats at The Ballpark at America First Field in Daybreak, UT.