MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Anton tosses complete game, four hit shutout

Published on May 10, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


The Cedar Rapids Kernels snapped a two game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Friday night. Kernels starter Michael Anton (5-1) threw a complete game, four hit shutout - the fifth shutout by the Kernels this season and the third complete game by a Kernels pitcher. Anton walked two and struck out eight and used two double plays to keep the Timber Rattlers off the scoreboard.

Jeremy Moore was 2 for 4 with a triple, run scored and a walk and Efren Navarro drove in two runs on a single in the eighth inning as the Kernels had five hits in the game. Gordie Gronkowski was 1 for 3 with a triple and stolen base and Jay Brossman was 1 for 3 with a run scored and stolen base.

Wisconsin reliever Walter Suriel (0-1) gave up four runs (two earned) and three walks in 2/3 of an inning to take the loss.

The Kernels and Timber Rattlers square off for game three in this four game series Saturday afternoon at 1:05 pm as Mason Tobin is scheduled to start for the Kernels. John Rodgers brings you all the exciting MWL action on the internet at www.kernels.com and in eastern Iowa on 1450 KMRY AM.

The Kernels return home to Dale and Thomas Popcorn Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, May 16 and open an 11 game home stand with games against Clinton and Wisconsin. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560 from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

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