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Beloit Snaps Kernels Winning Streak

July 2, 2013 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


BELOIT, Wis. - The Cedar Rapids Kernels suffered their first loss of the second half on Tuesday night, dropping a 5-4 decision to the Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field.

The Kernels were playing from behind most of the evening as Beloit took a 3-0 lead early in the game. The Snappers scored a pair of runs in the first inning. Daniel Robertson reached on a fielding error by Niko Goodrum, and then scored from second base on Renato Nunez's RBI double. Matt Olson then singled home Nunez as the Snappers went up by two. In the second inning, back to back doubles plated a run. A double to deep left by Ryan Matthews brought Sam Roberts home, giving the Snappers a three-run advantage.

The Kernels got on the board in the third inning, trimming the Beloit lead to 3-1. Jonathan Murphy singled, went to second base on an error, reached third base on a wild pitch, and scored on Jorge Polanco's RBI sacrifice fly to right field.

Cedar Rapids then tied the game 3-3 in the fifth inning. J.D. Williams and Murphy both singled to put men on the corners. Goodrum's RBI sacrifice fly plated Williams. Then, Murphy scored on Polanco's RBI single to tie the game.

Beloit quickly took the lead 5-3 in the bottom of the fifth inning. Brett Vertigan and Robertson started the inning with singles. Later in the inning, Vertigan scored on a passed ball by Kernels catcher Michael Quesada as the Snappers took the lead for good. Robertson came home on Nunez's RBI single, pushing the Snappers in front by two.

Travis Harrison blasted a solo home run to left field in the sixth inning, trimming the Snappers lead to 5-4. It was his 14th of the season.

Jose Berrios (5-4) got the start for the Kernels and took the loss. He allowed five runs (three earned) on five hits over 4.1 innings. He struck out six and walked one. Madison Boer pitched 2.2 scoreless innings in relief, allowing two hits. Steve Gruver pitched one scoreless inning as he allowed one hit.

Deyvi Jimenez (1-0) picked up the win for the Snappers as he went five innings and allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits. He struck out six and walked none. Derek De Young pitched three innings, allowing one run. Austin House collected his fourth save as he went the ninth inning.

Next Game

Wednesday, July 3 @ Beloit Snappers (Athletics)-7:00 p.m. Pohlman Field

Cedar Rapids: RHP Christian Powell (2-1, 3.13) v. Beloit: RHP Dakota Bacus (7-2, 3.46)

Radio: KMRY 1450 AM/93.1 FM & www.kernels.com

NEXT HOME GAME: Thursday, July 4 v. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers) - 5:05 p.m.

Promotions: Post-Game Fireworks! Midwest Dueling Pianos will perform during & after the game! It's Thirsty Thursday, presented by Z 10.2 9! Get 12 oz. regular draft beer & 20 oz. bottled soda & water for just $2.00! It's Armed Forces Night as the Kernels will wear special jerseys that will be sold via a silent auction! Fans presenting a Military ID will receive a discount on tickets!

Tickets: Available at www.kernels.com or at the Kernels Ticket Office at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 319-896-7650 (Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2)

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