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17 Inning Marathon Ends in Kernels Victory

May 5, 2011 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Cedar Rapids, IA - The Kernels outlasted Burlington 4-3 in a 17-inning, 4 hours and 57 minute game on Wednesday night at Perfect Game Field. Travis Witherspoon's RBI single in the 17th inning brought home pinch runner Ryan Jones with the winning run. The game had been tied 3-3 since the 6th inning. Kernels reliever Caleb Graham (1-0) got the win by pitching three innings of scoreless ball. He allowed one hit while striking out five and walking one.

Jeff Urlaub (0-2) took the loss for Burlington. The only hit he gave up was the game winning hit by Travis Witherspoon in the 17th inning. He allowed one run on one hit while striking out three and walking one in 1.2 innings. Kernels starter Heath Nichols went six innings, allowing three runs on four hits. He struck out five and walked one. Burlington starter Blake Hassebrock went six innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits. He struck out six and walked one. Hassebrock had not allowed an earned run prior to the ballgame.

The Kernels bullpen combined for 11 innings pitched while allowing no runs on four hits. The Kernels bullpen struck out 11 and walked three. Burlington's bullpen combined for 10.2 innings pitched while allowing one run on six hits. They struck out 11 and walked one. The two teams combined for a total of 33 strikeouts in the game.

The Bees scored twice in the 3rd inning. Yordy Cabrera led off the inning with a single and scored on a Josh Whitaker RBI double to right center. Whitaker scored on a Tyreace House single to give the Bees a 2-0 lead. Jose Rivero doubled to lead off the 6th inning and advanced to third on a groundout. Rivero scored when a ball hit to third base by Yordy Cabrera. Kernels third baseman Jeremy Cruz threw the ball home on the play, but Rivero slid in safely to give the Bees a 3-0 lead.

The Kernels scored their first run in the 5th inning. Wes Hatton walked with one out and reached third on two wild pitches by Burlington starter Blake Hassebrock. Hatton scored on an error by Bees third baseman Tony Thompson to cut Burlington's lead to 3-1. The Kernels tied the score 3-3 in the 6th inning with two runs. Drew Heid, Travis Witherspoon, and Jeremy Cruz began the inning with consecutive singles. Heid scored on the RBI single from Cruz. Witherspoon scored on a sacrifice fly to center field by David Harris.

The Kernels continue their six-game home stand tomorrow night versus Burlington at 6:35 p.m. Fans can come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Thirsty Thursday specials of $1.50 draft beer and $2.00 bottled soda and water. Morgan Hawk brings you the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM. Fans may also listen online at www.kmryradio.com or www.kernels.com .

Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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