MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Blank Wisconsin, 4-0

Published on May 31, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Cedar Rapids snapped a 4-game losing streak Thursday in a 4-0 victory over Wisconsin. The Kernels improve to 24-30, while the Timber Rattlers (34-20) lost for just the third time in the last 13 games. Cedar Rapids scored all of the team's runs in the first two innings.

Trevor Hairgrove hit his first triple of the season to lead-off the first inning, and scored on the next pitch when Ryan Jones grounded out. Kaleb Cowart doubled - extending his hitting streak to 9 games - before Frazier Hall belted his fifth home run of the season to right field for a 3-0 Kernels lead.

One more would score in the second after a lead-off walk. Chevy Clarke took his base, benefited from a balk by Wisconsin starter David Goforth, moved to third on a Wendell Soto single, then finally came home on a Hairgrove RBI-groundout. While the Kernels used the groundout to score some runs, the home team did out-hit the Rattlers 8 to 6.

Eswarlin Jimenez pitched his second straight stellar start for Cedar Rapids. After an 8.1 inning outing on May 26, the southpaw went 7 full innings without allowing a run on Thursday. He also struck out 5 while allowing as many hits and 2 walks.

Logan Odom held the game in the 8th inning before Stephen Tromblee struck out all 3 hitters he faced in the game's final inning. Jimenez (2-3) earned the victory, while Goforth (4-4) took the loss for the Timber Rattlers.

The Kernels conclude the home stand and the series with Wisconsin on Friday at 6:35 p.m. It's Hawkeye Sports Night! Break out the black and gold as the Kernels will wear special Hawkeye jerseys that will be sold via a silent auction! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a free Kernels black and gold t-shirt! Also, it's another Friday Mug Club, presented by Sip N Stir with media sponsor 98.1 KHAK. Buy a 16 oz. mug filled of domestic draft beer for $5.00 and get $2.50 refills!

Morgan Hawk brings you the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, KMRY. Listen at 1450 AM or 93.1 FM, as well as www.kernels.com and www.kmryradio.com. Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com or by calling the Kernels box office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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