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MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Chiefs unload on Kernels, 11-1

August 30, 2009 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


The Peoria Chiefs came out with bats blazing as they struck for 10 runs in the first four innings and cruised to an 11-1 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Saturday night at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kernels starter Ryan Chaffee (8-7) was roughed up for 10 runs (nine earned) on eight hits over just three innings.

The Chiefs scored six runs in the fourth inning with the big blow, a grand slam by Kyler Burke. Burke finished the game 2-4 with a triple and 6 RBI, as Ryan Flaherty was 2-3 with a double and 2 RBI. Peoria starter Austin Bibens-Dirkx (7-1) held the Kernels to a run on five hits and struck out six over 6.2 IP.

Dwayne Bailey went 2-4 and scored the Kernels only run on a wild pitch in the sixth inning. Darwin Perez continues to swing a hot bat, going 3-4 with a triple and Angel Castillo was 2-4 as the Kernels had eight hits. Christian Scholl worked three innings of relief and struck out six and Francis Cabrera worked a scoreless ninth.

Game three between the Kernels and Peoria is Sunday afternoon at 2:05 pm as its 104.5 KDAT Sunday Family Day and the Kernels Summer Reading Program 1,000 minute Reader Recognition Day. Gates open at 1:00 pm.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560 after 11 am on Sunday morning. The current home stand continues through Monday.

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