Garcia sizzles, Offense runs past Kernels
Published on April 27, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - Ramon Garcia pitched seven innings with four hits and one run allowed while the Whitecaps stole five bases in a 9-2 win at Cedar Rapids. With the victory, West Michigan avoided a sweep at the hands of the Kernels.
Each team scored in the third inning. Kody Kaiser crossed the plate for the Whitecaps when Kyle Peter was caught stealing following a rundown between first and second. Anel De Los Santos led off the bottom of the third with a home run to tie the game, 1-1.
In the fifth, Justin Henry, Ronnie Bourquin and Chris Carlson delivered consecutive RBI hits to put West Michigan on top, 4-1. The lead was stretched to 6-1 in the sixth inning thanks to a pair of runs including one on a single by Peter.
Santo Mieses allowed a run in the eighth inning. Cedar Rapids left fielder Jeremy Moore singled to lead off, stole two bases and scored on a ground out by Ivan Contreras. Moore leads the Midwest League with 15 stolen bases.
West Michigan sealed the win with three straight hits to open the ninth from Casper Wells, Jordan Newton and Kaiser. Each of those runners scored to provide the final margin of victory.
Wilton Garcia pitched a scoreless ninth for the Whitecaps.
Kernels starter Jordan Walden along with relievers Eddie McKiernan and Brian Chambers each allowed multiple runs.
Five stolen bases established a new season high for the Whitecaps. Kaiser stole second twice and advanced to second once on fielder's indifference.
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