Kernels Shut Out Chiefs 6-0
April 11, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release
Cedar Rapids, IA - Two Cedar Rapids pitchers combined to shutout the Peoria Chiefs 6-0 Tuesday night in front of 891 fans at New Veterans Memorial Stadium. The loss knocks the Chiefs out of a five way first place tie and to 3-3 on the 2006 sesaon.
The Kernels scratched across an early run against Chiefs starter Donnie Veal. After a walk and a pickoff, Hainley Statia singled and advanced to third on a single by Pat Reilly. An error by Brandon Taylor allowed Statia to score as Mark Trumbo reached first on the errant throw. Veal recovered to strike out Warner Madrigal who was called for batters interference on his follow through resulting in an inning ending double play.
The Chiefs best chance to score against 18-year old starter Tommy Mendoza came in the 5th inning. Robinson Chirinos singled but was thrown out trying to steal second for the inning's first out. Dylan Johnston followed with a single as did Brandon Taylor to put two on with one out. But Ryan Norwood flew out to deep center and Mendoza struck out Alberto Garcia to end the threat.
Cedar Rapids added to their lead in the 6th inning to knock Veal from the game. Reilly drew a leadoff walk, stole second and advanced to third on the errant throw from catcher Mark Reed. With two down, Travis Schlichting drove an 0-2 pitch over the left field wall for his first homer of the season and 3-0 Kernels lead.
The Kernels added a run in the 7th against the Chiefs bullpen and Peoria was unable to get anything on the board against Cedar Rapids reliever Dan Hawkins. Cedar Rapids then added a pair of runs on four straight hits against Chiefs reliever Tim Layden in the 8th inning for the final 6-0 margin.
Veal (0-2) took the loss allowing three runs on five hits 5 2/3 innings. The left-hander struck out seven and walked three batters on the night. Mendoza (1-1) picked up his first Midwest League win shutting out the Chiefs over six innings. The young right-hander allowed just four hits and struck out four. Dan Hawkins allowed just one hit over three shutout innings to pick up his first save of the season.
Pepsi Player of the Game
Dylan Johnston (SS) - The Chiefs shortstop collected two of the team's five hits. He singled in the 4th but was left at third base and he singled again in the 9th.
Notes...Donnie Veal struck out seven batters, a high for any Chiefs starter this season...The last time the Chiefs were shutout was August 29th at Beloit...The five hits mark a season low for the Chiefs offense...The gametime of 2:12 marks the Chiefs quickest game this season.RHP Todd Blackford (1-0) will start Wednesday at 6:30 PM against RHP Nick Adenhart (0-0)...The broadcast begins with the pre-game show on www.peoriachiefs.com at 6:15 PM.
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