LumberKings hold off Kernel rally to complete DH sweep, 4-3
Published on April 5, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
The Clinton LumberKings used two home runs by Ian Gac and then held off a seventh inning Kernel rally to complete a DH sweep of Cedar Rapids, 4-3, on Saturday evening at Alliant Energy Field in Clinton.
The Kernels took an early 1-0 lead as Tyler Johnson doubled and scored on an Efren Navarro single in the top of the second. But Clinton scored single runs in the fourth and fifth innings off starter Michael Davitt (0-1) to take a 2-1 lead.
Clinton starter Neftali Feliz (1-0) allowed three runs on five hits and struck out six over 6.2 innings to get the win. Fabio Castillo got Jerry Gonzalez-Lopez to ground out with the tying run at second base to end the game and earn his first save.
Navarro led the Kernels offense, going 2-3 with 2 RBI. Jay Brosselman delivered a key pinch-hit single in the top of the seventh to cut the lead to 4-3 Clinton.
The final game of this four game opening series is Sunday afternoon at Alliant Energy Field in Clinton. Game time is set for 2 pm.
The Kernels open the 2008 MWL season at home on Monday, April 7 at noon as they host the Quad City River Bandits. Tickets are still available and can be ordered on-line at www.kernels.com or by calling the Kernel Ticket Office at 896-7560 after 10 am on Monday morning. Gates open at 11 am.
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