Captains Edge Kernels, 2-1, In Series Finale
Published on July 26, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
Eastlake, OH - The Lake County Captains edged the Kernels 2-1 at Classic Park on Monday evening. Lake County's leadoff hitter Carlos Moncrief started the scoring early for the Captains when he smacked a 3-2 pitch from Kernels starter Heath Nichols over the wall in right field, giving Lake County a 1-0 lead.
The Captains extended their lead to 2-0 with an unearned run in the 4th inning. Jesus Aguilar doubled to lead off the inning and went to 3rd base on an infield groundout by Giovanny Urshela. Ronny Rodriguez reached 1st base on an infield singled to put runners at the corners. Nichols attempted to pick off Rodriguez. First baseman Brandon Decker was charged with a fielding error, allowing Aguilar to score and give Lake County a two run advantage.
The Kernels got on the board in the 5th inning, cutting Lake County's lead to 2-1. Jean Almanzar singled with one out. Francis Larson then doubled down the left field line. Lake County left fielder Brian Heere committed an error in left that allowed Almanzar to score.
The Kernels threatened in the last half of the game but were unable to plate another run. They got the leadoff man on in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings, but the ballgame ended with the score 2-1. Nichols (6-7) pitched very well, but picked up the tough-luck loss. He went seven innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits. He struck out seven and walked one. Dakota Robinson pitched one inning, sending the Captains down 1-2-3 in the 8th inning with one strikeout.
Cole Cook (5-10) was the winning pitcher for Lake County in six innings of work. He allowed one unearned run on four hits while striking out four and walking one. Clayton Ehlert picked up his 11th save, pitching the 9th inning.
The Kernels have an off day on Tuesday and return to action on Wednesday evening at Kane County. Game time is 6:30 p.m. The Kernels return home from the road trip on Saturday, July 30th vs. Beloit at 6:35 p.m. Morgan Hawk brings you the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 AM and 93.1 FM, KMRY. Fans may also listen online at www.kmryradio.com or www.kernels.com .
Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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