Kernels use big seventh inning to beat River Bandits, 7-4
Published on July 1, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
July 1, 2008 - The Cedar Rapids Kernels used a four run seventh inning to rally from two runs down and defeat the Quad Cities River Bandits, 7-4, at Modern Woodman Park in Davenport on Tuesday night.
An RBI single by Chris Rosenbaum, followed by an RBI single by Ryan Groth, a safety squeeze by Andrew Romine and a Quad Cities fielding error led to four Kernel runs in the inning. Julio Perez added two insurance runs on his ninth home run of the season in the eighth inning.
Groth, Fuller, Perez and Rosenbaum each had two hits as the Kernels pounded out 10 hits in the game.
After a shaky start, Kernels starter Trevor Reckling (6-2) settled down and allowed three runs on six hits and struck out seven over seven innings for the win. A.J. Ford pitched an inning of relief and Eddie McKiernan struck out one in the ninth for his eighth save.
River Bandit reliever Jared Bradford (0-1) gave up four runs (three earned) on three hits in 2/3 of an inning to take the loss. Starter Josh Wilson held the Kernels to a run on four hits and struck out three over six innings in a no-decision effort. Franciso Rivera and Domnit Bolivar each had two hits.
Game two of this four game series is Wednesday night at 7 pm from Modern Woodman Park in Davenport. Listen as John Rodgers brings you all the play-by-play action on the internet at www.kernels.com The Kernels return to Dale and Thomas Popcorn Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on July 5 to open at three game series with the Kane County Cougars. 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. The Ticket Office opens at 2 pm on Friday, July 4th.
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