Kernels Beat Bowling Green 6-3
July 13, 2013 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Six strong innings from starter Tim Atherton and a pair of solo home runs in the 5th vaulted the Kernels to a 6-3 win over the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Saturday night.
The Kernels rattled Bowling Green starting pitcher Jeff Ames early on in the contest. Ames, who entered the game with a 24 inning scoreless streak, allowed two runs on three hits in the 1st as eight batters came to the plate.
With two outs in the frame, Adam Brett Walker doubled into the left field corner to score Jorge Polanco, who singled. Max Kepler followed with an RBI single to give the Kernels a 2-0 lead.
Jeremias Pineda led off the 2nd with a double and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Dalton Hicks. That gave the Kernels a 3-0 lead and signaled the end of the day for Ames, who didn't come back out for the 3rd. Prior to Saturday, Ames last allowed a run on June 3.
Andrew Toles's RBI single scored Marty Gantt to put Bowling Green on the board in the 5th, 3-1.
Two solo home runs in the 5th pushed the advantage for the Kernels to 5-1. Walker powered one over the left center field wall and onto 8th Avenue for his 16th long ball of the season, which leads the Midwest League. Walker has now hit a home run in three straight games. Two batters later, Tyler Grimes lined one off the wall in left, with the ball rocketing several feet over to left center. Grimes sped around the bases for an inside the park home run.
The Hot Rods pushed across two runs in the top of the 8th. Toles led off with a solo home run and Thomas Coyle later scored on a sacrifice fly by Brandon Martin, which decreased the Hot Rods' deficit to 5-3.
Grimes led off the bottom half of the 8th with a single, but reached second on the same play with Bowling Green's infield not covering the base moments after Grimes ran safely through first. Two batters later, Joel Licon doubled home Grimes.
Kernels starter Tim Atherton went six innings, allowing just one run on two hits while walking two and striking out four. Atherton (5-2) didn't allow a hit through four. Left-hander Steve Gruver threw two innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out one. Tyler Jones pitched the 9th, striking out two for his 8th save.
Next Game Sunday, July 14 v. Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays) - 2:05 p.m. Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Cedar Rapids: LHP Mason Melotakis (6-3, 3.89) v. Bowling Green: LHP Jordan Harrison (1-1, 2.70) Promotions: Run the Bases Sunday, presented by 104.5 KDAT! You can play catch in the outfield and get autographs from the Kernels after the game! Enjoy Papa Balloon and Face Painting by Kennedy! Bike to the Ballpark, presented by New Belgium Brewing/Fleck Sales! Play Travel Advisors/Radisson Mall of America Baseball Bingo for a chance to win a trip to Minneapolis to see the Twins! World-class juggler Doug Sayers will also be on hand! Tickets: Available at www.kernels.com or at the Kernels Ticket Office at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 319-896-7650 (Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2) Radio: KMRY 1450 AM/93.1 FM & www.kernels.com Ames (7-2) took the loss for the Hot Rods, allowing three runs on five hits while walking one and striking out two. Stone Speer allowed two runs on four hits out of the bullpen. Marcus Jensen pitched the final two innings, allowing a run on two hits while striking out one.
Next Game
Sunday, July 14 v. Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays) - 2:05 p.m. Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids: LHP Mason Melotakis (6-3, 3.89) v. Bowling Green: LHP Jordan Harrison (1-1, 2.70)
Promotions: Run the Bases Sunday, presented by 104.5 KDAT! You can play catch in the outfield and get autographs from the Kernels after the game! Enjoy Papa Balloon and Face Painting by Kennedy! Bike to the Ballpark, presented by New Belgium Brewing/Fleck Sales! Play Travel Advisors/Radisson Mall of America Baseball Bingo for a chance to win a trip to Minneapolis to see the Twins! World-class juggler Doug Sayers will also be on hand!
Tickets: Available at www.kernels.com or at the Kernels Ticket Office at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 319-896-7650 (Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2)
Radio: KMRY 1450 AM/93.1 FM & www.kernels.com
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