Kernels rally comes up short in 6-5 loss to Peoria

April 25, 2009 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release

A ninth inning rally came up short as the Cedar Rapids Kernels dropped the first game of a four game series to the Peoria Chiefs, 6-5, on Saturday night at O'Brien Field in Peoria. The game was delayed for 32 minutes in the 8th inning due to rain.

The Kernels outhit Peoria, 12-8, as seven of the nine Kernel starters had hits. Matt Crawford was 1 for 4 with 2 RBI and Gabe Jacobo was 2 for 4 with a solo home run. Hector Estrella and Beau Brooks added doubles and Alexi Amarista was 2 for 5 as the DH with a stolen base.

Kernels starter Ryan Chaffee allowed four runs on five hits and struck out four in four innings of work in a no-decision effort. Reliever Kevin Nabors (0-3) was tagged with the loss, giving up two runs on three hits over two innings. Mike Kohn and Vladimir Veras threw an inning of scoreless relief.

Peoria erased a 4-1 Kernels lead with two home runs in the fourth inning, one by Josh Vitters and the other by Nelson Perez to tie the game at 4-4. They added two more runs in the fifth on an RBI double by Rebel Ridling and RBI single by Kyler Burke. Chief starter Marcus Hatley (1-0) allowed four runs on eight hits over 5 innings for the win and Ryan Buchter quelled a Kernel rally in the ninth for his second save.

Game two in this series is Sunday afternoon at 2 pm from O'Brien Field in Peoria. John Rodgers brings you all the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM, or listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com or www.kernels.com . The Kernel road trip continues in Peoria through Tuesday, April 28.

The Kernels return home to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, April 29 and open a six game home series against West Michigan and Peoria. 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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