MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

LumberKings top Kernels 7-5 in 11 innings

Published on September 2, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Clinton LumberKings topped the Kernels 7-5 in 11 innings on Sunday afternoon. The Kernels led the ballgame 5-0, but the LumberKings plated the final 7 runs for the 9th straight victory.

Clinton pushed across 2 runs in the 11th inning to break the game, taking a 7-5 lead. With 2 outs, 2 runs scored on a throwing error by Kernels shortstop Eric Stamets. On a bouncer to short the throw from Stamets was wide and allowed Jamal Austin to reach safely, despite a long stretch by 1st baseman Matt Scioscia. David Villasuso and Patrick Brady both scored on the play.

Stephen Tromblee (4-4) took the tough-luck loss, despite going 3.1 innings in relief. He allowed the 1 unearned run on only 3 hits while striking out 4. Stephen Shackleford (6-2) picked up the win in 2 innings of relief while Josh Corrales recorded his 2nd save.

Andy Workman gave the Kernels the early 2-0 lead with a 2-RBI double in the 1st inning. Workman drove in another run with a fielder's choice in the 3rd inning. Abel Baker then followed with a RBI single to put the Kernels up 4-0. Zach Borenstein triple that led off the 5th inning led to a run. Borenstein scored later in the inning on a double play off the bat of Abel Baker, putting the Kernels up 5-0.

Clinton hit 2 home runs in the 6th inning, cutting the Kernels lead to 5-2. Dillon Hazlett's 6th homer, and Ramon Morla's 12th long ball both went to left field. The LumberKings tied the game 5-5 in the 8th inning. Ramon Morla's 2-RBI triple brought Jamal Austin and Dan Paolini home. Morla scored on a RBI sacrifice fly by Kevin Rivers.

Ryan Crowley started for Cedar Rapids and went 6 innings. He allowed 2 runs on 5 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1. Brandon Lodge pitched a scoreless and hitless inning. Junior Carlin allowed 3 runs over 0.2 inning. Carlin walked 3 and allowed 2 hits in the 8th inning. Seon-Gi Kim went 6 innings for the LumberKings, allowing 5 runs on 8 hits while striking out 3 and waling 1. Kyle Hunter added 2 scoreless innings in relief.

Next: Monday, September 3 - 2:05 p.m. vs. Clinton LumberKings (Mariners) - Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. It's the final game of the season!

Promotions: It's 'Fan Appreciation Day' as the Kernels say 'Thank You' to all Kernels fans by offering concession and souvenir specials during the game! Midwest Dueling Pianos will also be on hand to entertain fans during and after the game!

Get your tickets now! Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com . The ticket office at Veterans Memorial Stadium is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Morgan Hawk brings you the live action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, KMRY. Listen at 1450 AM or 93.1 FM, as well as www.kernels.com and www.kmryradio.com .

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