MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Cedar Rapids Blanks Burlington 2-0

Published on June 17, 2015 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Cedar Rapids blanked the Burlington Bees, 2-0, on Wednesday night. The Kernels scored both runs in the bottom of the first and have now won four of their last five contests.

Ethan Mildren (1-0) earned the win in his 2015 Kernels debut. The right-hander retired nine in a row at one point and yielded just two hits and three walks while striking out eight in 5 2/3 shutout innings.

Randy LeBlanc (3) recorded the hold for Cedar Rapids. LeBlanc allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three in 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. LeBlanc's 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief extended the right-hander's consecutive scoreless innings streak to 23.

Cam Booser (7) picked up the save with a scoreless top of the ninth. The Southpaw struck out a pair while yielding a hit and a walk in one inning of relief.

Michael Bolaski (4-6) suffered the loss for the Bees. The 23-year-old allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out a pair in six innings.

Nick Gordon led the Kernels with three hits. Gordon finished 3-for-4 on the night with two singles and a double.

Cedar Rapids took an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first with a pair of two out runs. Zack Larson recorded the first hit of the game with a two-out infield single. Alex Real followed Larson with an infield single of his own, giving the Kernels runners on first and second. Edgar Corcino's two-run double down the right field line scored both Larson and Real, putting the Kernels in front of the Bees, 2-0.

The Kernels conclude their nine-game home stand tomorrow evening against the Burlington Bees. First pitch in the series finale is at 6:35 p.m. from Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. RHP Keaton Steele (2-2, 4.18) gets the start for Cedar Rapids on Thursday while RHP Garrett Nuss (1-0, 1.88) counters for Burlington.

A HUGE night is on tap when the Kernels take on Burlington on Thursday, June 18th. First, it's Daddy/Daughter Date Night - Dads and daughters can take part in a cupcake and princess party during the second inning, but ONLY if you register by June 10th! Call the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560 to register for Daddy/Daughter Date Night! Meet princesses Elsa, Tiana, Belle & Jasmine (presented by Glass Slipper Entertainment) on the concourse before and during the game. The Kernels will wear special jerseys that will be sold during the game via a silent auction with the proceeds to benefit the Especially for You Walk. Three fans age 18 and older will win a 32" flat screen TV as part of First Federal Credit Union Flat Screen Thursday. Sign up at the First Federal Credit Union table to enter and you must be present to win. It's a Z 102.9 Thirsty Thursday where 12 oz. regular draft beer and 20 oz. bottled soda and water are just $2 all game. It's Little Caesar's College Night. Show your college ID at the Kernels Ticket Office and get a Club ticket and two slices of Little Caesar's Pizza for just $8! And, if that's not enough, following the game enjoy a spectacular FIREWORKS show. Fireworks nights are VERY popular so make sure to order your tickets now at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the Kernels take on Burlington at 6:35 p.m.

Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com. You can also visit the Kernels Ticket Office at Veterans Memorial Stadium or call 319-896-7560. Morgan Hawk brings you the action of all Kernels games live on KMRY Radio (93.1 FM/1450 AM) and online at www.kernels.com.

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