MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kane County Evens Series with 5-1 Win

Published on June 30, 2019 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Four runs in the ninth inning lifted the Kane County Cougars to a 5-1 victory Sunday against the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. This three-game series is now tied at 1-1 heading into Monday's rubber game at 12:05 p.m.

Quality starts from Levi Kelly and Andrew Cabezas opened the Sunday matinee. Kelly posted a career-best 10 strikeouts over six shutout innings for Kane County (8-2, 43-36). Cabezas yielded one early run for Cedar Rapids (4-6, 43-37) before finishing with a personal-high eight innings pitched.

Eduardo Diaz wasted no time and gave the Cougars a 1-0 advantage during the first inning. On the second pitch of the game, Diaz crushed a solo shot to left field to put Kane County in front.

The Kernels were scoreless until plating the game-tying run within the seventh. Ben Rodriguez drew a leadoff walk and advanced on a groundout from Jared Akins. Two batters later, Trevor Casanova doubled into the left-field corner to drive in Rodriguez and even the score at 1-1.

Kane County broke the late tie with a four-run rally in the final frame. A dropped line drive allowed Diaz to come home, and Dominic Fletcher followed with his first professional home run by hitting a three-run blast to left field that pushed the Cougars to their 5-1 edge.

Wesley Rodriguez (3-1) was charged with a blown save but also picked up the win Sunday. Jose Martinez (4-3) allowed Kane County's go-ahead outburst in the ninth and was tagged for the loss.

The finale of this three-game series and seven-game homestand is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. Monday. Right-hander Kai-Wei Teng (2-0, 2.57) will be the starting pitcher for the Kernels. Morgan Hawk will call the contest online at www.kmryradio.com, www.kernels.com, and MiLB.TV.

Regular hot dogs are just $1.50 apiece for Mark Down Monday, and chips, small popcorn, and ice cream sandwiches are only $1.00 each. The Noon Game Combo Special is also available for $8.50 and includes a regular sandwich, a choice of chips or popcorn, and a choice of a 16 oz. regular draft beer or a 20 oz. bottled soda or water.

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

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