MWL1 Clinton LumberKings

LumberKings Open MWL Championship Series Wednesday

Published on September 14, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Clinton LumberKings News Release


Clinton, IA - The Clinton LumberKings continue their quest for the city's first Midwest League title since 1991 as they open the best-of-five Championship Series against the East Division champion Lake County Captains with game one set for Wednesday night at Alliant Energy Field. Gates will open at 5:00 PM with the first pitch scheduled for 6:30 PM.

Right-hander Yoervis Medina has been tabbed by manager John Tamargo to make the game one start. Medina went 5-0 with a 2.50 ERA in six regular-season starts and is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in one playoff start. He'll be opposed by right-hander Jason Knapp of the Captains. Knapp went 1-0 with a 3.94 ERA in four regular-season starts for Lake County and is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in one playoff start.

A breakdown of the series:

Date / Game Teams / Site Time (CT) Wed, September 15 (Game 1) Lake County vs. LumberKings at Alliant Energy Field 6:30 PM Thu, September 16 (Game 2) Lake County vs. LumberKings at Alliant Energy Field 6:30 PM Fri, September 17 OFF DAY - Travel to Eastlake, OH Sat, September 18 (Game 3) LumberKings @ Lake County, Classic Park (Eastlake, OH) 5:30 PM Sun, September 19 (Game 4) LumberKings @ Lake County, Classic Park (Eastlake, OH) 5:30 PM Mon, September 20 (Game 5) LumberKings @ Lake County, Classic Park (Eastlake, OH) 5:30 PM

Tickets for game one are currently on sale and can be purchased by visiting the Alliant Energy Field box office or by calling 563-242-0727. Tickets for game two will go on sale following Wednesday night's game. Playoff ticket prices remain the same, with box seats at $8, adult general admission at $7 and students/seniors general admission at $6. No regular-season tickets (bonus books, unused tickets, etc.) will be honored for the playoffs.

Catch all the continuing playoff action for your LumberKings on AM 1390 KCLN in Clinton or live on the web at 1390kcln.com.

---END--- Dave Lezotte Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations Radio Play-by-Play Announcer Clinton LumberKings Baseball Club Midwest League Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners (563) 242-0727 ext. 106 davelezotte@lumberkings.com

Press Release

September 14, 2010 - For Immediate Release

MEDIA CONTACT: Dave Lezotte (davelezotte@lumberkings.com)

Kings Open MWL Championship Series Wednesday Tickets still available for Wednesday's 6:30 game vs. Lake County at Alliant Energy Field

Clinton, IA - The Clinton LumberKings continue their quest for the city's first Midwest League title since 1991 as they open the best-of-five Championship Series against the East Division champion Lake County Captains with game one set for Wednesday night at Alliant Energy Field. Gates will open at 5:00 PM with the first pitch scheduled for 6:30 PM.

Right-hander Yoervis Medina has been tabbed by manager John Tamargo to make the game one start. Medina went 5-0 with a 2.50 ERA in six regular-season starts and is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in one playoff start. He'll be opposed by right-hander Jason Knapp of the Captains. Knapp went 1-0 with a 3.94 ERA in four regular-season starts for Lake County and is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in one playoff start.

A breakdown of the series:

Date / Game Teams / Site Time (CT)

Wed, September 15 (Game 1) Lake County vs. LumberKings at Alliant Energy Field 6:30 PM

Thu, September 16 (Game 2) Lake County vs. LumberKings at Alliant Energy Field 6:30 PM

Fri, September 17 OFF DAY - Travel to Eastlake, OH

Sat, September 18 (Game 3) LumberKings @ Lake County, Classic Park (Eastlake, OH) 5:30 PM

Sun, September 19 (Game 4) LumberKings @ Lake County, Classic Park (Eastlake, OH) 5:30 PM

Mon, September 20 (Game 5) LumberKings @ Lake County, Classic Park (Eastlake, OH) 5:30 PM

Tickets for game one are currently on sale and can be purchased by visiting the Alliant Energy Field box office or by calling 563-242-0727. Tickets for game two will go on sale following Wednesday night's game. Playoff ticket prices remain the same, with box seats at $8, adult general admission at $7 and students/seniors general admission at $6. No regular-season tickets (bonus books, unused tickets, etc.) will be honored for the playoffs.

Catch all the continuing playoff action for your LumberKings on AM 1390 KCLN in Clinton or live on the web at 1390kcln.com.

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