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Peoria's big inning leads to blowout win

April 18, 2013 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


PEORIA, Ill. -The Peoria Chiefs scored all runs in the 5th and 6th innings and cruised to a 13-4 win over the Kernels on Thursday night at Peoria Chiefs Stadium. The Chiefs plated 9 runs in the 5th inning alone, sending a total of 13 men to the plate in the frame.

Peoria was without a base hit until the 5th inning, but they were rolling once the first one was allowed. After the first single came, nine men in a row reached base. Peoria led 9-2 after the 5th inning.

The Kernels took an early 1-0 lead in the 1st inning as four singles led to a run. Adam Brett Walker's RBI single to right plated Jorge Polanco. J.D. Williams blasted a 2-run homer to the left field burm in the 2nd inning to put the Kernels up 3-0. Tyler Grimes tripled to right-center one batter earlier.

Peoria added four runs on two extra base hits in the 6th inning, extending their lead to 13-3.

A Dalton Hicks RBI single in the 8th inning brought Niko Goodrum home, cutting the Peoria lead to 13-4.

The Kernels stranded a season-high 14 men on base. They left at least one man on base in every single inning.

Taylor Rogers (0-1) started and took the loss for the Kernels, allowing 8 runs over 4.1 innings. Manuel Soliman allowed 5 runs (2 earned) in 1.1 innings. Chris Mazza pitched 2.1 scoreless relief innings.

Jhonny Polanco (1-1) recorded the win in relief for Peoria, pitching 2 scoreless innings.

NEXT GAME:

Friday, April 19 - 11:00 a.m. @ Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals) - Peoria Chiefs Stadium

Cedar Rapids: RHP Hudson Boyd (1-0, 3.72) vs. Peoria: RHP Kurt Heyer (0-0, 2.25)

Radio: KMRY 1450 AM/93.1 FM & www.kernels.com

Next Home Game: Thursday, April 25 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers)

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Tickets: Available at www.kernels.com or at the Kernels Ticket Office at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 319-896-7650 (Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2)

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