MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels use big inning in 7-2 win over Burlington

August 12, 2008 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


August 11, 2008 - The Cedar Rapids Kernels used a five run sixth inning to break a five game losing streak to the Burlington Bees by the score of 7-2 at Community Field in Burlington on Monday night. Julio Perez got the ball rolling in the first with a 2 run homer, his 13th of the season, to score Hector Estrella and give the Kernels a quick 2-0 lead.

Kernels starter Jeremy Haynes was lifted with two outs in the third inning and didn't figure in the final decision. In 2.2 IP, he allowed a run on three hits, walked two and struck out one. Ysmael Carmona (1-3) picked up his first win as a Kernel, allowing just one hit over 2.1 scoreless innings with two walks and two strikeouts for the win.

Jeremy Moore, and Chris Rosenbaum each had 2 RBI, as Moore was 2-5 and Rosenbaum 2-3. Perez added a single to go with his home run and Hector Estrella was 2-3 with a double. Gabe Jacobo was 2-4 with an RBI as the Kernels had 10 hits in the game.

Burlington starter Ray Liotta (1-1) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out four over five innings in taking the loss. Nick Francis and David Lough each had two hits and Jason Taylor was 1-4 with a HR for the Bees.

With the win, the Kernels improve to 27-22 in the second half and 59-58 overall. They are three games behind first place Burlington and a half game ahead of Quad Cities for the second and final Western Division second half playoff spot. Burlington falls to 30-19 and 60-58 overall.

The final game of this four game series with the Bees is Tuesday night at 7 pm. The Kernels then head to Kane County where they'll resume a suspended game with the Cougars from July 7, followed by the originally scheduled game, shortened to 7 innings on Wednesday at 4 pm. John Rodgers brings you all the action on the internet at www.kernels.com , and on the radio home of Kernels baseball in eastern Iowa, 1450 KMRY.

The Kernels return to Dale and Thomas Popcorn Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 16, and open a four game series with the Beloit Snappers. Tickets may be purchased 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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