MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Six-Run Lead Slips Away Tuesday

Published on May 8, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


DAYTON, OHIO - The Dayton Dragons rallied from a 6-0 deficit Tuesday at Fifth Third Field for an 8-6 victory against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. With Tuesday's come-from-behind triumph, Dayton also grabbed a 2-0 lead in this three-game series.

Down six runs in the fourth inning, the Dragons (17-12) scored four runs and cut the deficit to 6-4. Narciso Crook's RBI double plated Miles Gordon and put Dayton on the scoreboard. John Sansone added a three-run home run later in the inning.

Another four-run outburst during the seventh put Dayton ahead, 8-6. With two outs and the bases loaded, Crook produced a three-run double to push the Dragons in front. Crook scored an insurance run on an RBI single from Stuart Fairchild.

The Kernels (14-12) held a 6-0 advantage early in the contest. Akil Baddoo came home via error in the first inning before Royce Lewis was driven in on Ben Rortvedt's RBI single. A third-inning error allowed Alex Kirilloff to score. Baddoo and Lewis hit back-to-back two-out RBI doubles in the top of the fourth prior to Kirilloff's RBI single.

Another strong night from Dayton's bullpen helped secure the win. Sarkis Ohanian (2-1) stranded an inherited runner in the sixth and left two aboard in the seventh within a winning performance. Tyler Buffett worked through a jam during the eighth for his second hold. Cory Thompson recorded a scoreless ninth inning to notch his second save in as many chances.

Nick Brown (0-1) was charged with a blown save and a loss Tuesday. Brown gave up four hits and four runs over two innings pitched.

This three-game series wraps up Wednesday with first pitch at 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT). The probable pitchers are Kernels right-hander Bailey Ober (0-1, 19.29) and Dragons right-hander Adrian Rodriguez (1-0, 0.00). Follow Wednesday's game with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz on 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM and also online at www.kmryradio.com and www.kernels.com.

Cedar Rapids' next homestand starts Monday, May 14 and includes five games against the Quad Cities River Bandits. Fans can purchase tickets for all Cedar Rapids home games by visiting www.kernels.com, going to the Kernels Ticket Office, or calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Sundays when the Kernels have a home game, the Kernels Ticket Office will open at 11:00 a.m.

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