Six run fourth inning sends Kernels to 9-4 win
August 18, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
A six run fourth inning, capped by Flint Wipke's fifth home run of the season sent the Kernels off to Kane County with a 9-4 win over Clinton on Thursday night at Alliant Energy Field.
The Kernels sent 10 batters to the plate and scored six runs on seven hits in the fourth inning as they trailed the LumberKings 3-2. Marco Albano, Dallas Morris and Flint Wipke each had 2 RBI on the night and Stantrel Smith went 3 for 4 with a run scored.
Brad Coon continues to lead the MWL in stolen bases as he swiped his 49th of the season. The Kernels also set a team high with three sacrifice flies in the game - one each by Brett Martinez, Mark Trumbo and Dallas Morris.
Tommy Mendoza (10-6) gave up seven hits and four runs over seven innings to pick up the win. He is the fourth Kernels starter this season to get 10 wins. Nick Adenhart, Stephen Marek and Rober Mosebach all had 10 wins but have been promoted higher in the Angels Farm System. Darren O'Day and Ryan Aldridge combined to hold the LumberKings to 2 hits over the final two innings.
The win improves the Kernels second half record to 25-28 and 56-67 overall. They still trail Quad Cities by six games for the final MWL West playoff spot with 16 games remaining in the season. Clinton falls to 17-37.
The Kernels now head to Kane County to start a four game series with the Cougars. Brok Butcher (3-1) starts for the Kernels and T.J. Franco (3-1) starts for Kane County. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 pm from Elfstrom Stadium in Geneva IL and the game can be heard on the internet at www.kernels.com
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