Rain Postpones Kernels Opener with Beloit, Doubleheader on Wednesday
August 24, 2021 - Midwest League (MWL)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
BELOIT, Wisconsin -- The start of the series between the Cedar Rapids Kernels (53-43) and the Beloit Snappers (45-51) will have to wait until Wednesday. On Tuesday, both teams were scheduled for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit, but heavy rain forced the game to be postponed. Instead, they'll play a doubleheader on Wednesday, starting at 4:35 p.m. The second game will start approximately 30 minutes following the conclusion of game one. Both games will be 7-innings in tomorrow's doubleheader.
The games on Wednesday, August 25th will not be broadcast by the Kernels. Fans who want to listen to the game are encouraged to listen to the Beloit broadcast or watch on MiLB TV. Kernels broadcasts will continue Thursday, August 26th.
The Kernels entered Tuesday with a one-game lead over Lake County for the second playoff spot in the High-A Central League Championship series.
The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field for their final home series of 2021, against the Quad Cities River Bandits, August 31st. Promotions during the final series include, Bark in the Park (9/1), Big Screen TV Thursday (9/2), 2 for 1 Friday (9/3), Wizardry Night with scarf giveaway and jersey auction (9/3), Post-Game Fireworks (9/4), Twins replica jersey auction (9/5), Kids Eat FREE (9/5).
Fans can purchase tickets for all Cedar Rapids Kernels home games by visiting www.kernels.com, going to the Kernels Ticket Office, or calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays when the Kernels have a home game, the Kernels Ticket Office will open at 11:00 a.m.
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