Grichuk and Trout Homer Again as Kernels Sweep Cougars, 8-1

May 3, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release

Cedar Rapids, IA - Randal Grichuk homered for the third game in a row and had four RBI as the Cedar Rapids Kernels completed a four game sweep of the Kane County Cougars by the score of 8-1 on Monday afternoon at Perfect Game Field. Mike Trout extended his hitting streak to eight games with a lead-off homer in the first and has hits in 21 of the 24 games he played this year.

Tyler Skaggs (1-1) allowed two hits over five scoreless innings for his first win and Tyler Kehrer allowed a run on five hits and struck out four over the final four inning for his first save. Justin Marks (0-3) allowed six runs (five earned) on eight hits over six innings in taking the loss.

The Kernels rapped out 13 hits in the game. Luis Jimenez was 3-4 with a triple and RBI and Jean Segura and Kevin Ramos both went 2-4. Max Stassi had three of the Cougars seven hits and Rashun Dixon drove in the Cougars sole run on a solo HR in the seventh.

The win is the Kernels fifth in a row as them move to 13-12 on the season. Kane County falls to 11-14. The Kernels now hit the road for six games, starting with a three game series in Peoria, May 4-6. John Rodgers brings you all the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com or www.kernels.com.

The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Monday, May 10 and open a three game series with the Burlington Bees. Tickets may be ordered on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

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