Kernels Fall to Beloit, 9-2
Published on May 24, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
BELOIT, Wis. - The Kernels led early, but the Snappers scored nine unanswered runs to down the Kernels 9-2 in a gusty wind at Pohlman Field on Thursday.
Things looked good early as the Kernels scored twice in the top of the 1st inning to take a 2-0 lead. Kevin Moesquit led off the game with a base on balls and later scored on a wild pitch from Snappers starter A.J. Achter. Kaleb Cowart doubled and then scored on Frazier Hall's RBI sacrifice fly to left field, giving the Kernels the early two run advantage.
However, Beloit immediately took the lead right back and kept that lead the rest of the day. The Snappers erased the Kernels lead and took their own two-run lead with four runs in the bottom of the 1st inning. Adam Bryant's 2-RBI single scored Wang-Wei Lin and JD Williams, tying the game 2-2. Miguel Sano stole home on a double steal attempt, giving the Snappers a 3-2 lead. Kyle Knudson's RBI single plated Bryant to extend the Snappers lead to 4-2.
Cam Bedrosian (0-4) went 0.2 inning for the Kernels and allowed four runs on two hits. He struck out one and walked three.
Beloit's Eddie Rosario's 2-run home run in the 2nd inning gave the Snappers a 6-2 advantage. Drew Leachman's solo home run in the 5th inning extended the Snappers lead to 7-2. The Snappers added two more in the 8th inning with Leachman's 2-RBI double, scoring Miguel Sano and Adam Bryant.
Frank De Jiulio pitched 2.1 innings in relief for the Kernels and allowed four runs on two hits while striking out four and walking one. Joe Melioris pitched four innings and allowed one run on four this while striking out five and walking one. Logan Odom allowed two runs on two hits in one inning while walking one.
A.J. Achter (1-1) picked up the win for the Snappers in a spot start. He went five innings and allowed two runs on two hits while striking out five and walking one. Tyler Jones pitched three scoreless innings while David Hurlbut added one scoreless frame in relief.
The Kernels look to win the series at Beloit on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. The team returns home on Saturday evening at 7:05 p.m. vs. Quad Cities.
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.
Midwest League Stories from May 24, 2012
- Bees Blow It Again; Fall to Cougars 13-12 - Burlington Bees
- River Bandits' Bullpen Falters in 9-6 Loss to Wisconsin - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Hawks Drop Second Straight Versus TinCaps - South Bend Silver Hawks
- Chiefs Win 4-3 Thursday - Peoria Chiefs
- Wisconsin beats Bandits to claim sixth straight win - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Loons Outpaced by Hot Rods, 12-3 - Great Lakes Loons
- Cougars Nip Bees in Slugfest - Kane County Cougars
- Lugs draw 12 walks, drop Dragons 5-2 - Lansing Lugnuts
- TinCaps Score Season-High 14 in Rout of Silver Hawks - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Offense Explodes to Even Series in Great Lakes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Lansing Continues Hold over Dragons - Dayton Dragons
- Captains Score in Bunches, Win 10-4 - Lake County Captains
- Dragons, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Team up for "Home Run for Life" - Dayton Dragons
- Kernels Fall to Beloit, 9-2 - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Cougars Go Back to the '60's for Tomorrow's Game - Kane County Cougars
- Homers Propel Snappers to 9-2 Win - Beloit Sky Carp
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Merchandise Stays Hot - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Dragons Announce Roster Changes - Dayton Dragons
- Dragons Gameday for May 24 - Dayton Dragons
- Carter to DL, Jones Added - Beloit Sky Carp
- Bees Lose to Cougars, 4-3 - Burlington Bees
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
