MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Dayton slugger\'s 2-run single in 8th beats Kernels, 7-4

Published on May 5, 2003 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Travis Wong's two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning broke a 3-3 tie and sent the Dayton Dragons past the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-4, Monday night before a paid crowd of 1,243 at New Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The loss was the fourth straight for the Kernels (16-14), and their fifth in their last eight home games. Dayton (15-16) won for the sixth time in its last eight games.

The Kernels had a season-high eight extra base hits among their 11 safeties. Erick Aybar had three hits. Former Marion prep Alex Dvorsky had a triple and a double.

Dayton took a 2-0 lead just two batters into the game when Kevin Howard swatted his first home run of the season.

The Kernels struck back with single runs in the first, fourth and fifth innings to take a 3-2 lead. Back-to-back doubles by B.J. Weed and Quan Cosby plated the Kernels' first run. Dvorsky tripled and scored on Justin Hancock's double in the fourth that tied the game, 2-2. Back-to-back doubles by David Gates and Caleb Maher put the Kernels ahead, 3-2, in the fifth.

Howard's sixth-inning home run tied the game, 3-3.

Phil Wilson, making his 2003 debut for the Kernels, worked six innings and gave up four hits and three runs. Hayden Gliemmo (1-1) took the loss.

Next game – Tuesday, Dayton at Kernels, 6:30 p.m.

Radio – The Zone ESPN Radio 1600-AM.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Tuesday – vs. Dayton, 6:30 p.m. Two-fer Tuesday. Back by popular demand! Two bottles of your favorite beverage for the price of one. Beverages include 12-ounce domestic and premium draught beer for $2.50, 20-ounce bottles of water for $2.50 and 20-ounce bottles of soda pop for $2.75.

Wednesday – vs. Dayton, 6:30 p.m. KRNA Wacky Wednesday: 80s Night

Thursday – vs. Dayton, Noon. KZIA Lunch at the Ballpark.

Friday – vs. West Michigan, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday – vs. West Michigan, 5 p.m. 100.7 The Fox Tips for Trips/ Breast Cancer Awareness Night.

Sunday – vs. West Michigan, 2 p.m. Mercy Women's Center Heart to Heart Baseball Cap Day.

Monday, May 12 – vs. West Michigan, 6:30 p.m.

May 17-20 – vs. South Bend

May 17 – 5 p.m. Rockin' Ray and Skyy Dogs USA.

May 18 – 2 p.m. Bark in the Park. Rockin' Ray and Skyy Dogs USA.

May 22-25 – vs. Clinton

May 22 – 6:30 p.m. Perfect Game USA Baseball Card Night.

May 23 – 6:30 p.m. Commercial Federal Fireworks Night.

May 25 – 2 p.m. Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and Chevrolet.

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