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Cougars Clip Kernels Tuesday

May 22, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


GENEVA, ILL. - Kane County Cougars outfielder Eduardo Diaz was a double shy of hitting for the cycle Tuesday afternoon but ran through second base on a game-tying triple in the seventh inning before scoring on a wild pitch to give the Cougars an 8-7 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Northwestern Medicine Field. The Cougars (21-20) trailed by as many as six runs prior to rallying for their comeback victory.

In the seventh, Diaz turned Kane County's one-run deficit into an 8-7 lead. Diaz tripled to drive in Ernie De La Trinidad from second base, and a wild pitch to Eudy Ramos allowed Diaz to score the tie-breaking run. Diaz's extra base was a critical element to the inning as Ramos and Joey Rose struck out, and Jancarlos Cintron flied out to end the frame.

Diaz flipped the score on Cedar Rapids (20-20), which previously held a 7-6 advantage dating back to the sixth. David Bañuelos got into scoring position with a one-out, sixth-inning double and later scored on a two-out single from Jean Carlos Arias.

Early in Tuesday's tilt, the Kernels jumped out to a 6-0 lead. Trey Cabbage opened the scoring by hitting a solo home run in the second inning. Cedar Rapids added five runs in the third including a two-run triple for Jose Miranda.

The Cougars rallied during their half of the third and later tied the contest, 6-6, in the fifth. Kane County's five-run third-inning rally was capped by a three-run homer from Diaz. The game-tying run during the fifth came when Diaz scored on a wild pitch.

Juan Torres (1-0) allowed an inherited run to score in the sixth but did not allow any runs of his own in a winning decision. Jordan Watson added a perfect eighth inning for his second hold, and Matt Brill registered a 1-2-3 ninth inning to notch his team-high fifth save.

Jovani Moran (2-2) took the loss for Cedar Rapids. Moran yielded two runs over two innings pitched and tied starting pitcher Tyler Watson with a game-high five strikeouts.

This four-game series continues with an 11:00 a.m. contest Wednesday at Northwestern Medicine Field. Kernels right-hander Bailey Ober (0-1, 8.04) will start for Cedar Rapids. The Cougars have not officially announced a starting pitcher for the game. Broadcast coverage with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz will be online at www.kmryradio.com and www.kernels.com.

Cedar Rapids' next homestand starts Friday, May 25 and consists of nine games including two doubleheaders. Fans can purchase tickets for all Cedar Rapids home games by visiting www.kernels.com, going to the Kernels Ticket Office, or calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Sundays when the Kernels have a home game, the Kernels Ticket Office will open at 11:00 a.m.

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