Clinton Downs Kernels, 6-3
Published on August 19, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
CLINTON - Iowa. - The LumberKings topped the Kernels 6-3 on Sunday afternoon to take the first two games of the 4-game series. The Kernels pushed across the game's first run in the 2nd inning, taking the early 1-0 lead. Gary Mitchell doubled down the left field line and then came home on Matt Scioscia's RBI single to right field.
In the 3rd inning the Kernels doubled their lead to 2-0 when Zach Borenstein's RBI double to the wall in center plated Kevin Moesquit from 1st base. Moesquit quickly slid past the tag of LumberKings catcher Mike Dowd, who received a relay throw from shortstop Anthony Phillips.
Clinton took a 3-2 lead in the 4th inning with three RBI doubles. Dan Paolini reached on a fielding error by Kernels shortstop Eric Stamets to start the inning. Ramon Morla followed with a RBI double to deep center, scoring Paolini. Jabari Blash then drove a RBI double off the wall in right center to plate Morla, tying the game. Mike Dowd gave the LumberKings the lead with a bloop RBI double down the right field line that scored Blash.
The LumberKings pushed their lead to 4-2 in the 6th inning as Jabari Blash scored when Kernels starter Eswarlin Jimenez committed a balk. Eswarlin Jimenez (7-5) went 6 innings and allowed 4 runs (3 earned) on 9 hits. He struck out 3 and walked 0. Joe Melioris pitched a scoreless inning in relief, allowing 1 hit.
Kevin Rivers gave the LumberKings a 6-2 lead in the 8th inning with a 2-run home run to right field off of Kernels reliever Nick Mutz. Mutz went 1 inning, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits while striking out 1. The Kernels put the tying run on base in the 9th inning and plated 1 run, cutting the Clinton lead to 6-3. Zach Wright's RBI groundout plated Zach Borenstein.
Rusty Shellhorn (1-0) started for the LumberKings in his Midwest League debut and went 7 innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits while striking out 3 and walking 1. John Taylor added a scoreless 8th inning, allowing 1 walk and getting a double play to end the inning. David Colvin allowed a run in 0.2 inning while Stephen Shackleford recorded his 9th save as he induced a game-ending groundout.
Next: Monday, August 20 (6:30 p.m.) at Clinton LumberKings (Mariners) at Ashford University Field Pitching Matchup: RHP Cam Bedrosian (3-10, 5.99) vs. Clinton's RHP Jordan Pries (2-0, 3.27) Next Home Game: Saturday, August 25 vs. Beloit Snappers (Twins) at 6:35 p.m. Promotions: Enjoy a spectacular post-game fireworks show, thanks to Cargill and Special Olympics.
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