MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Win, 1-0, in Rain-Shortened Twin Bill

Published on April 30, 2017 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


PEORIA, ILL. - The Cedar Rapids Kernels claimed a 1-0 five-inning victory Sunday against the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park in a game that was completed early due to rain. Cedar Rapids' win came in the opener of what was scheduled to be a doubleheader, but game two of the twin bill was postponed.

A makeup date has not been officially announced yet. Since the only first-half series remaining between the Kernels and the Chiefs will be played in Cedar Rapids, it is expected that the game will be made up at some point within a three-day series from Monday, May 15 through Wednesday, May 17 at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Caleb Hamilton drove in the only run for Cedar Rapids (13-10) in its rain-shortened triumph. Lewin Diaz was hit by a pitch from John Kilichowski to lead off the fourth inning, and Jaylin Davis followed with a single. After a strikeout from Travis Blankenhorn, Hamilton doubled to left field and drove in Diaz to lift the Kernels to a 1-0 lead.

Right-hander Clark Beeker kept the Chiefs (9-13) quiet in a nearly-perfect start. He only allowed a two-out single to Stefan Trosclair in the first inning and quickly induced an inning-ending force out against Andrew Young to close the frame. That started a streak of 13 straight outs from Beeker, who retired the side in order during the second, third, fourth, and fifth innings to cap a shutout appearance.

Sunday's game, which was preceded by a rain delay, was halted just before the start of the sixth inning. Following a 42-minute delay, the contest was called, and game two of the scheduled twin bill was postponed. Beeker (3-1) earned his career-best third consecutive victory while Kilichowski (0-3) took a tough loss. Both pitchers recorded complete games within the rain-shortened tilt.

The Kernels continue their 2017 season with a six-game homestand that starts Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. with the opener of a three-game series against the Lake County Captains. Probable pitchers are Kernels right-hander Eduardo Del Rosario (2-1, 2.75) and Captains southpaw Juan Hillman (1-3, 10.59). Tune in to the coverage on 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM and also online at www.kmryradio.com, www.kernels.com, and MiLB.TV.

Cedar Rapids will wear special Minnesota Twins-themed jerseys for Great Clips Twins Tuesday. One lucky fan at Tuesday's game will win a pair of tickets to a Twins game. Fans can also get a 2-for-1 ticket coupon for Tuesday's tilt online from the Kernels' Facebook page or email newsletter.

Fans can purchase tickets for all Kernels home games by visiting www.kernels.com, going to the Kernels Ticket Office, or calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Sundays when the Kernels have a home game, the Kernels Ticket Office will open at 11:00 a.m.

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