Carraway, LumberKings make short work of Kernels, 3-1
Published on August 18, 2009 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
August 17, 2009 - Andrew Carraway and the Clinton LumberKings needed just over two hours to take the third game of a four game series with the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 3-1, on Monday night at Alliant Energy Field in Clinton. Carraway, the 2009 12th round pick of Seattle, held the Kernels to a run on four hits and struck out six over 6 IP for the win and Brandon Josselyn allowed a hit over the final three innings for his second save.
Kernels starter Manaurys Correa (6-9) allowed three runs and four hits over the first two innings, but settled down to allow just a single hit over the final five innings he pitched. Correa walked two and struck out three over seven innings. Nick Pugliese pitched a scoreless inning of relief.
Roberto Lopez was 2-4 with a double and drove in the Kernels only run in the sixth inning on an single, scoring Alexi Amarista, who was 1-4 and stole his 34th base of the year. Adam Younger and Tyson Auer added a single as the Kernels were held to just five hits.
The Kernels and LumberKings wrap up their four game series on Tuesday night at 7 pm from Alliant Energy Field in Clinton. John Rodgers brings you the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Monday, August 24th and open an eight game home stand with games against Peoria and Clinton. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com 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.
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