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MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Clobber Chiefs, 14-1

May 26, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels scored eight runs within the first hour of play Sunday afternoon and cruised to a 14-1 victory versus the Peoria Chiefs in front of 2,197 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Kernels (25-25) reached the .500 mark for the second time this season while taking a 2-1 series lead.

Ben Rodriguez opened the scoring with a first-inning RBI single before a season-high seven-run outburst in the second inning pushed Cedar Rapids to an 8-0 advantage. Gabe Snyder's run-scoring single brought in Andrew Bechtold. Yeltsin Encarnacion added a three-run home run, and Jacob Pearson cleared the bases with a three-run double.

The Kernels also scored during the fourth and fifth innings to secure an 11-0 lead. Jared Akins tripled in the fourth and came home on Pearson's RBI single. Gilberto Celestino produced an RBI triple within the fifth and scored on a sacrifice fly by Akins.

Peoria (21-28) broke up the shutout on Nolan Gorman's RBI single in the sixth, but Cedar Rapids got that run back during the seventh. Michael Davis started the inning with a leadoff double. Celestino hit a one-out single to drive Davis to third base, and an error on the play allowed Davis to score for a 12-1 lead.

Two final Kernels runs within the eighth inning put the advantage at 14-1. Back-to-back singles from Gabriel Maciel and Snyder opened the frame. Maciel scored from third base during a groundout by Davis. Later in the inning, Celestino grounded into an error with Snyder coming home.

Cedar Rapids set new season highs with their 14 runs and 18 hits during Sunday's win. All nine Kernels batters posted at least one hit featuring three-hit performances by Celestino, Encarnacion, and Snyder. Pearson tied a career high with four runs batted in.

Josh Winder (3-1) recorded a quality start and picked up the victory. Winder notched seven strikeouts over seven innings while allowing just one run.

Michael Brettell (1-1) gave up a personal-high eight hits and eight runs in a losing decision. He recorded just four outs during a short start.

This eight-game Cedar Rapids homestand comes to a close with a Monday matinee for Memorial Day. First pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m., and Chris Kleinhans-Schulz is expected to call the action on 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY and also online at www.kmryradio.com, www.kernels.com, and MiLB.TV.

The Noon Game Lunch Combo will be available for $8.50 with the inclusion of a regular sandwich, a choice of chips or popcorn, and a choice of a 16 oz. regular draft beer or 20 oz. bottled soda or water in this special combo. Regular hot dogs are only $1.50 each for Mark Down Monday, and chips, small popcorn, and ice cream sandwiches will be just $1.00 apiece.

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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