MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Complete Comeback with Walker's Double and Licon's Homer

Published on August 15, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Kernels walked-off the Beloit Snappers for the second straight night as Adam Brett Walker doubled to center in the bottom of the 9th to give the Kernels a 6-5 win. The Kernels have won the first two games of the series and seven out of their last eight games.

Beloit pushes across a run in the 2nd to get on the scoreboard first. Chris Bostick led off with a double and later scored on a sacrifice fly from John Wooten.

The Snappers added three runs in the 3rd. An RBI single by Daniel Robertson, RBI groundout from Renato Nunez, and an RBI double from Ryan Mathews extended Beloit's advantage to 4-0. Beloit also got a run in the 4th via an error, making it a 5-0 contest.

The Kernels recorded their first run in the 4th. Jorge Polanco doubled to lead off the frame as Max Kepler's RBI groundout scored Polanco. But the Kernels had their big inning in the 6th.

Niko Goodrum and Polanco led off the frame with back to back singles, Max Kepler later reached on a fielder's choice to score Goodrum, and then Joel Licon stepped to the plate with two runners on and two outs. Licon hit a towering blast to left center field for a 3-run home run to tie the game at 5.

With runners on first and second in the bottom of the 9th, Adam Brett Walker smashed a double to center in front of a diving Dayton Alexander to score Goodrum, giving the Kernels the victory. Once down 5-0, the win marks the largest comeback effort in 2013.

Miguel Sulbaran got the start on the mound to make his Kernels debut. He was acquired by the Dodgers organization on Tuesday. The left-hander went 4 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits while walking two and striking out one. Tim Shibuya followed with 1 inning of scoreless and hitless relief. Brandon Bixler went 2 scoreless and hitless innings, striking out two. Brian Gilbert (1-1) then entered and he also went 2 innings.

Beloit starter Dylan Covey left after 5.2 innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits. Covey didn't walk a batter and struck out four. Austin House went 1.1, allowing a run on two hits while walking two. Tyler Vail (5-5) took the loss, allowing a run on three hits in 1.1 innings.

Next Game

Friday, August 16 v. Beloit Snappers (Athletics) - 6:35 p.m. Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium

Cedar Rapids: LHP Brett Lee (7-4, 3.14) v. Beloit: RHP Dakota Bacus (9-4, 3.78)

Promotions: Post-Game Fireworks, presented by Bank of the West! It's a Friday Mug Club, presented by 98.1 KHAK! Buy a reusable 16 oz. mug of regular draft beer or soda for $6.00 & get refills for just $3.00 at the concession stands every Friday home game! It's Hawkeye Sports Night! Meet the Iowa Spirit Squad & Herky! The first 1,000 fans receive a Kernels black and gold t-shirt! The Kernels will wear special Hawkeye jerseys that will be sold via a silent auction! It's also Daddy-Daughter Date Night!

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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