MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Fall in Ninth to Cougars

Published on August 12, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to come from behind and edge the Kernels 4-3 with a walk-off win. The loss snapped a five game winning streak for the Kernels, who finished 5-1 on the road trip.

The Kernels led 3-2 going into the bottom of the ninth inning when Jeimer Candelario started the rally with a double to left field. Rock Shoulders brought home Candelario with a RBI single into right field, tying the game 3-3. Shoulder advanced to second base on the throw home and was lifted for pinch-runner Jose Dore. After back to back walks, with one of those being intentional, the bases were loaded for Reggie Golden. Golden lifted a game-winning, RBI sacrifice fly to center field that scored Dore, giving the Cougars the victory.

Madison Boer (1-1) was charged with the loss and a blown save. He pitched 0.2 inning and allowed 2 runs on 2 hits.

The Kernels took a 1-0 lead in their first at-bat as Adam Brett Walker's RBI sacrifice fly plated Jonathan Murphy.

Kane County scored two runs in the fourth inning with runs batted in from Jeimer Candelario and Carlos Escobar to take a 2-1 lead.

The Kernels scored two runs of their own in the sixth inning, taking a 3-2 lead. Max Kepler's RBI single past a drawn-in infield plated Joel Licon to tie the game. Then, Jorge Polanco came home on a wild pitch, giving the Kernels the lead.

Josue Montanez started for the Kernels and was strong in seven innings of work. He allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out three and walking none. Dallas Gallant went one scoreless inning in relief, allowing two hits while striking out one and walking one.

Andrew McKirahan (2-0) picked up the win for the Cougars as he pitched two scoreless innings in relief. Michael Heesch started for Kane County, going five innings. He allowed one unearned run on two hits while striking out one and walking one. Al Yevoli allowed two runs on four hits over two innings.

Next Game

Wednesday, August 14 v. Beloit Snappers (Athletics) - 6:35 p.m. Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium

Cedar Rapids: RHP Tim Atherton (6-4, 2.88) v. Beloit: RHP Derek DeYoung (5-5, 4.30)

Promotions: Free Money Wednesday! Up to $1,000 will be given away at the main gates at every Wednesday home game, with $100 as the top cash prize each game!

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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