MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Bees Sting Kernels in Series Opener

Published on June 13, 2016 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - In a wire-to-wire victory Monday at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Burlington Bees defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 5-1, to begin a three-game series. The Kernels were handed their season-high fifth straight loss in Monday's opener.

Burlington (31-33) quickly jumped out to a lead in the first inning. Jared Foster drew a leadoff walk, and Angelo Amendolare was hit by a pitch from Cedar Rapids southpaw Sam Clay. Brendon Sanger came up next, hitting a two-run double that drove in both baserunners for a 2-0 Bees advantage.

The Bees extended their lead to 3-0 during the top of the fourth. Michael Hermosillo kept the inning alive with a two-out double and moved to third base after a balk. Ranyelmy Alberto produced an RBI infield single to bring Hermosillo home.

Kernels infielder Sean Miller added to a lengthy hit streak and put Cedar Rapids (33-30) on the scoreboard in the fifth. With one out and Luis Arraez at second base, Miller bounced an RBI single into left field against Burlington right-hander Joe Gatto that scored Arraez and cut the Kernels' deficit to 3-1. Miller secured a nine-game hit streak with his base hit in the fifth inning.

Gatto retired the final two batters that he faced before the Bees' bullpen took over. Burlington relievers retired the first 11 batters that they faced as part of an overall streak of 13 consecutive Kernels retired. Aaron Cox and Samuel Holland were both perfect in relief while Zach Hartman's only blemish was a two-out walk in the bottom of the ninth.

Foster capped the scoring in the eighth, giving Burlington its winning margin of 5-1. The bases were loaded for Foster, and on a two-out, full-count offering, he ripped an RBI single up the middle that scored Jordan Serena and Hermosillo.

Monday's winning pitcher was Gatto, who pushed his record to 3-7. Clay took the loss and slipped to 4-3. Cox and Holland were credited with their second and first holds of the season, respectively.

This three-game series continues at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday. Probable pitchers for Tuesday's game are Kernels right-hander Fernando Romero (4-0, 1.17 ERA) and Bees right-hander Jaime Barria (5-4, 3.86 ERA). Catch all of the action with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz on 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM and online at www.kmryradio.com, www.kernels.com and MiLB.TV.

As a part of Great Clips Twins Tuesday, the Kernels will wear special Twins-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off later this season during Cedar Rapids' September 3rd home game. Follow the Kernels' email newsletter or Facebook page for a 2-for-1 ticket offer for all Tuesday home games. Plus, one lucky fan at Tuesday's tilt will win a pair of Minnesota Twins tickets.

Tickets for all Kernels home games and the 2016 Midwest League All-Star Game are available at www.kernels.com, the Kernels Ticket Office and by calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The ticket office is closed on Sundays except on Kernels Sunday home dates when it will open at 11:00 a.m.

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