Kernels power past Captains, 5-1 Fabio Martinez strikes out nine over 7 IP
July 19, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels wrapped up a long home stand with a 5-1 win over the Lake County Captains on a rainy Monday afternoon at Perfect Game Field, as Kernels starter Fabio Martinez (6-2) allowed just four hits and struck out nine over seven innings.
The Kernels hit three home runs in the game: Michael Wing had a two run shot in the 4th, Carlos Ramirez hit a solo HR in the 5th, and Justin Bass capped the power surge with a solo HR in the 8th. The Kernels out hit Lake County 10-5 as Jon Karcich and Jean Segura were both 2-4 with a double. Casey Haerther extended his hitting streak to eleven games, going 1-4 and driving in his 60th run of the year.
Lake County starter Vidal Nuno (4-4) allowed four runs on eight hits over 6 IP in taking the loss. Chris Kersten broke up the shutout in the top of the 9th with a solo home run off Kernels reliever Mike Kenney.
The Kernels now hit the road for nine games over the next 11 days, with three games each at Dayton, Bowling Green and Clinton. John Rodgers brings you the action from Dayton, Ohio on Wednesday at 6:00 pm on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com .
The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, July 31 for a three game series against the Quad Cities River Bandits. Tickets may be ordered on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.
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