Chiefs Score Twice, but Lose Sixth Straight
August 27, 2013 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release
Cedar Rapids, IA- The Peoria Chiefs scored more than one run for the first time in five games but still fell to the Cedar Rapids Kernels 4-2 on Tuesday night. The loss, their sixth straight, drops the Chiefs to 28-36 in the second half and 66-65 overall with six games left. In the Wild Card race the Chiefs remain three games behind Clinton, who also lost their sixth straight on Tuesday, and Peoria hosts the LumberKings the next three nights.
Both teams scored unearned runs early with the Kernels getting on the board in the bottom of the first. Jonathan Murphy reached on a Trevor Martin error to lead off the inning and eventually scored when the Chiefs couldn't turn a double play with the bases loaded. The Chiefs evened the score in the second inning as Jordan Walton singled and scored two batters later when Ryan Walker's throw to first sailed into the Kernels dugout.
Another Chiefs defensive mistake in the second inning put the Kernels on top for good. With one on and one out, Jeremias Pineda hit a potential inning-ending double play ball to shortstop. However, Juan Herrera's throw to second base sailed into right field and the Kernels loaded the bases on an infield hit by Murphy. Joel Licon's single to right scored two and put the hosts on top 3-1.
The Chiefs loaded the bases with one out in the third against Miguel Sulbaran but came up empty as the Kernels turned a 1-2-3 double play. Peoria left a runner at second base in the fourth inning and trailed 3-1 after six.
In the seventh the Chiefs loaded the bases with no outs on a single, error and walk against reliever Christian Powell. Adam Walker made a sliding catch in shallow right to rob C.J. McElroy Jr. of a run-scoring hit as Herrera held at third. Nick Martini brought Herrera home with a groundout to cut the lead to 3-2 before Martin grounded out to end the inning. Mike Gonzlaes put the Kernels on top 4-2 with a solo home run in the eighth and the Chiefs went in order in the ninth for their sixth straight loss.
Silfredo Garcia (4-5) allowed three runs, one earned, on five hits over six innings. He struck out two and walked two in the quality start. Brady Adamek threw a perfect inning with a strikeout. Joe Donofrio allowed a solo home run in the eighth and struck out three with three hits allowed.
Notes The Chiefs are 20-21 in the final game of a series, 8-13 on the roadCedar Rapids has won nine straight games against the Chiefs, a streak that started in Iowa on July 26Peoria lost the season series 13-7 after leading 7-5 before AugustThe Chiefs went 13-22 in the state of Iowa this season against Burlington, Clinton, Quad Cities and Cedar RapidsThe Chiefs are 3-13 in their last 16 gamesPeoria has scored three runs or less in 22 of their 27 August games and in each of their last 11 gamesThe last time the Chiefs scored more than one run was the 5-3 loss in 13 innings on Thursday against Burlington...This is the longest losing streak since the Chiefs lost seven straight June 27-July 3, 2012Adam Walker of Cedar Rapids leads the Midwest League with 26 home runs this season but in 20 games and 87 plate appearances this season he did not hit a home run against PeoriaClinton is the only other team to hold Walker without a home run and they play Cedar Rapids August 31 - September 2The final homestand of the season starts at 6:30 p.m. WednesdayWon Dollar Wednesday includes $1 hot dogs, $1 ice cream sandwiches and $1 fountain sodasIf the Chiefs lose, all fans can redeem their ticket for a free ticket to a 2014 April or May gameThe Chiefs RH Brad Watson (3-5, 3.86) takes on Clinton RH Victor Sanchez (6-6, 2.68)The broadcast can be heard, starting with the Premier Print Group Pre-Game Show at 6:15 p.m. on www.peoriachiefs.com/listenlive which also has downloads for a free app on the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android.
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