MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Brush Past Burlington, 5-1

Published on July 30, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


BURLINGTON, Iowa - Solid pitching and collecting hits in bunches allowed the Kernels to top Burlington 5-1 at Community Field on Sunday afternoon. Eswarlin Jimenez (5-4) went five innings to get the win. The Kernels used three straight hits in the 4th and 5th innings to pull away for the victory and snap a 4-game losing streak.

The Kernels took an early 1-0 lead in the 1st inning. Alex Yarbrough reached with his 7th triple in only 38 games, and he scored on a passed ball by Bees catcher John Nester.

Jimenez (5-4) allowed runners in each of his five innings, but only allowed one run on six hits. He struck out three, hit three batters, and walked none.

The Bees loaded the bases with no outs in the 1st inning after Jimenez hit the first two batters and allowed a single. After a force out at home, Jimenez induced a double play to get out the inning.

In the 3rd inning the Bees plated a run to tie the game 1-1. Sean Jamieson led off with a double and later scored on a RBI sacrifice fly by Rashun Dixon.

Three straight Kernels hits in the 4th inning led to a 3-1 lead for Cedar Rapids. Alex Yarbrough and Andy Workman started the frame with singles, and Zach Borenstein followed with a RBI double to score Yarbrough. Workman later scored on a RBI groundout by Matt Scioscia.

The first two Bees hitters reached in the bottom 4th inning, but Jimenez retired the final three to keep the lead.

In the 5th inning, three straight 2-out hits gave the Kernels a 5-1 lead. Trevor Hairgrove blooped a double down the right field line, and he scored on Alex Yarbrough's RBI single. Yarbrough then stole 2nd base and came home on Andy Workman's RBI single.

Then the Kernels bullpen took over, allowing only two Bees base runners through the final four innings. Logan Odom went two innings, allowing one hit. R.J. Alvarez struck out one in a 1-2-3 8th inning, and Ty Kelley allowed a hit and a walk in the final innings to secure the win.

Logan Chitwood (0-1) took the loss in relief for Burlington. He allowed four runs on six hits in 1.2 innings. Julio Ramos started and allowed one unearned run in three innings. Drew Tyson pitched 3.1 scoreless innings, and Chas Mye added one scoreless innings.

Next: Monday at Burlington Bees (Athletics)-Community Field at 6:30 p.m. Pitching matchup: RHP Cam Bedrosian (2-7, 5.47) vs. Burlington's RHP Tanner Peters (0-4, 4.97) Next Home Game: Tuesday, July 31 vs. Clinton LumberKings (Mariners) at 6:35 p.m.

Get your tickets now! Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com . The ticket office at Veterans Memorial Stadium is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Morgan Hawk brings you the live action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, KMRY. Listen at 1450 AM or 93.1 FM, as well as www.kernels.com and www.kmryradio.com .

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