Sports stats

MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Bandits Down Kernels 8-4

August 3, 2011 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


The Bandits overcame a 2-0 deficit in the top of the second with a five-run inning on their way to an 8-4 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Wednesday night at Perfect Game Field in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Cedar Rapids got to Bandit starter Seth Blair early with two runs in each of the first two innings. His teammates got him off the hook with the five run second inning. Blair was finished after allowing three earned runs, four total, over two innings. He walked three and fanned three in the no decision.

Chris Edmondson (3-for-4, R, 2 RBI) got the Bandits in the run column with a two-run triple in the top of the second, which plated Jonathan Rodriguez and Colin Walsh. The Bandits went on to score three more times in the inning including an RBI double from Mike O'Neill (2-for-4, 2 RBI).

Kernel starter Brian Diemer (8-9) was knocked out of the game in the second before recording an out. He suffered the loss after getting charged with five runs, all earned, on three hits in an inning-plus.

Drew Benes (1-0) set the tone for the bullpen which didn't allow a run in relief of Blair. Benes gave up only one hit over three scoreless innings to earn the win. He walked just one and struck out five. Dean Kiekhefer (3) earned the save with two scoreless innings to close out the game. Like Benes, he also fanned five.

The Bandits added a pair of runs in the seventh and one more in the ninth for insurance. In addition to the multi-hit games by Edmondson and O'Neill, Ronny Gil (2-for-3, RBI) and Geoff Klein (2-for-5, R, 2 RBI) chipped in with a pair of hits.

The two teams continue the four-game series Thursday night in Cedar Rapids. First pitch is set for 6:35 when Quad Cities right-hander Trevor Rosenthal (5-7, 3.36) toes the rubber against Kernels righty Seth Fowler (0-2, 8.06).

UP NEXT: The River Bandits are back in the playoffs for the second straight year. Ticket prices for postseason games remain the same as regular season tickets. Playoff tickets can be purchased online, in person or by phone at (563) 3-BANDIT. Regular season group rates still apply for postseason games. Call a River Bandits group representative to lock-in your group night with playoff flavor.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: After three years of ballpark improvements, the River Bandits and the City of Davenport are unveiling some of the most impressive enhancements to Modern Woodmen Park yet. A brand new, state of the art, high definition 20' x 35' video board went live on June 7 and work continues on a new enclosure for the Sky Deck on the suite level of Modern Woodmen Park. Those improvements, in addition to new flood protection, a new front plaza, and a new parking lot directly across the street from the ballpark, are quickly making Modern Woodmen Park one of the premier facilities in all of Minor League Baseball.

Check out the Quad Cities River Bandits Statistics



Midwest League Stories from August 3, 2011


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Quad Cities River Bandits Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central