MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Bandits Drop Third Straight

Published on April 21, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


Despite scoring first, the River Bandits dropped the opener of a three-game series with the Cedar Rapids Kernels 4-3.

The Bandits wasted no time plating a run in the top of the first inning on an RBI double by Greg Garcia that scored Michael Swinson. The Kernels responded with runs in each of the next two frames. They led the rest of the way.

Already leading 2-1, the Kernels provided some much-needed insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth when David Harris hit a two-run homer to give Cedar Rapids all they would need. Quad Cities chipped away with single tallies in the seventh and ninth innings but still fell short in the opener of a six-game road trip.

The River Bandits scattered seven hits in the game by seven different players. Freddy Parejo hit his first home run of the season with a solo shot in the seventh. Garcia and Victor Sanchez each doubled in the game.

Right-hander Jordan Swagerty (1-1) allowed four runs on six hits over six innings in his first loss of the season. The River Bandits were able to get only one unearned run against Kernels starter Brian Diemer (1-1) as he picked up his first win of the season. Caleb Graham (1) worked the final two innings for Cedar Rapids to pick up his first save of the year.

The series continues on Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The River Bandits will send right-hander Seth Blair (0-1, 3.86) against Kernels righty Heath Nichols (0-1, 7.71). First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m.

UP NEXT: Now is the perfect time to lock-in your group outing for the 2011 season. Group packages start for groups as small as just 10 people. It's also not too late to pick out the ticket package that fits your schedule. Ticket plans start as low as $40 per seat. Ticket plans are a great way to ensure a seat for the 2011 Midwest League All-Star Game at Modern Woodmen Park on Tuesday, June 21.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The Quad Cities River Bandits opened the 2010 season by unveiling their brand new state-of-the-art field, and over the course of the season added a number of new improvements, including a new children's playground, new concession stands for both adults and children in the team's Picnic Plaza, a new "triple-suite" for small groups on the suite level, and a new group area just beyond the right-field fence. The 2011 season not only features the Midwest League All-Star Game right here in the Quad Cities, but also a number of spectacular new improvements to the ballpark that fans will not want to miss. Season and group ticket deposits for 2011 are currently being accepted, for more information call (563) 3-BANDIT or logon to RiverBandits.com.

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