Kernels Beat Beloit 7-5
July 6, 2015 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Kernels beat the Beloit Snappers 7-5 on Monday night. Tanner English drove in three runs with two hits on the night.
Four Kernels had two hits on the night. In addition to English, Nick Gordon, Edgar Corcino and Brian Navarreto all recorded two hits each. Corcino's two hits were both doubles.
The Kernels (8-4, 49-33) took a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Cedar Rapids loaded the bases with no outs before Rafael Valera drew a walk to bring in Alex Real. Max Murphy later scored when Pat Kelly reached on a RBI fielder's choice.
Beloit (5-7, 31-51) quickly tied the game 2-2 in the top of the third. Iolana Akau began the inning with a single before scoring on a RBI triple by James Harris. Harris then came home on Trent Gilbert's RBI groundout.
Cedar Rapids moved in front 4-2 in the fourth inning with a pair of runs. Valera singled and Navarreto doubled to put two men on. They both scored on English's RBI double to right-center field.
The sixth inning featured six total runs, three by each team. Beloit led 5-4 after a three-run top of the sixth. Joe Bennie drew a walk, moving to third on Jose Brizuela's double. Bennie came home on Max Kuhn's RBI single. With two outs, Yairo Munoz's two-run double to right field plated both Brizuela and Kuhn as the Snappers took their first lead.
The lead was short-lived as Cedar Rapids countered with a three spot in the bottom of the sixth inning, moving ahead 7-5. Valera began the inning with a walk before Navarreto singled. They both moved up 90 feet on Kelly's sacrifice bunt. English's RBI single brought in Valera to tie the game. Gordon's RBI single plated Navarreto to give the Kernels the lead. Corcino capped off the inning with a RBI double that scored English and gave the Kernels a 7-5 advantage.
Sam Gibbons (3-2) started for the Kernels and went six innings for the victory. He allowed five runs on seven this while striking out four and walking one. Jared Wilson worked two scoreless and hitless games in relief, striking out four and walking one. Trevor Hildenberger worked a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while striking out three, for his 10th save on the season.
Dominique Vattuone (0-2) worked 1/3 inning and allowed three runs on two hits, walking one as he took the loss. Junior Mendez started and lasted five innings for Beloit. He allowed four runs on seven hits, striking out four and walking one. Jose Torres pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out four and allowing two hits. Jerad Grundy pitched a scoreless and hitless eighth inning in relief.
The Kernels wrap up the home stand with a Noon Game, presented by Z 102.9! Enjoy our noon game combo special, consisting of a regular sandwich, chips or popcorn, and 16 oz. regular draft beer or 20 oz. bottled soda or water, available at the concession stands for just $8.50! It's a Twins Tuesday, presented by Great Clips. Follow the Kernels on Facebook or through their email newsletter for a buy one ticket, get one free offer when fans bring the Twins Tuesday coupon to the Kernels Ticket Office. The Kernels are wearing special jerseys that will be sold via a silent auction at the September 5th game. One lucky fan will win a pair of tickets to a Twins game at Target Field. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. The Kernels take on Beloit at 12:05 p.m.
The Kernels will send LHP Luke Westphal (1-0, 3.00) to the mound against Beloit's RHP Brett Graves (6-3, 4.86).
Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com. You can also visit the Kernels Ticket Office at Veterans Memorial Stadium or call 319-896-7560. Morgan Hawk brings you the action of Kernels games live on KMRY Radio (93.1 FM/1450 AM) and online at www.kernels.com.
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