MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels win second in a row over Bees, 3-2

Published on May 18, 2009 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


The Cedar Rapids Kernels won their second game in a row over the Burlington Bees, 3-2, at Community Field in Burlington on Monday night. Kernels starter Ryan Chaffee (2-1) allowed an unearned run and just two hits while walking two and striking out eight for the win. The Kernel bullpen of Chris Armstrong, Jeremy Thorne, Andrew Taylor and Mike Kohn allowed a run and struck out six over four innings of relief with Kohn earning his second save.

Anel De Los Santos led the Kernels as he was 2 for 4 with a HR and Dwayne Bailey was 2 for 2 with a run scored. Alexi Amarista and Tyson Auer added an RBI and Beau Brooks and Gabe Jacobo each had a double.

Nick Francis and David Wood combined for four of Burlington's six hits. Justin Garcia (1-2) took the loss in relief of starter Mike Lehmann, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out five over 3.2 innings.

The Kernels and Bees wrap up their four game series on Tuesday night at 6:30 pm. John Rodgers brings you the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM. Fans can listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com , or www.kernels.com .

The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, May 20th and open a six game home stand against Great Lakes and Lansing. 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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