Snappers Play Fifth Straight One Run Game, Fall 2-1 To Kernels
Published on July 23, 2021 under Midwest League (MWL)
Beloit Sky Carp News Release
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - In another tight affair, the Beloit Snappers (30-40) lost their second straight game one-run contest 2-1 on Friday to the Cedar Rapids Kernels (39-31).
The Snappers scored the first run in the top of the third. Connor Scott flew out to the deep right-center field, but it scored Ricky Aracena from second base on a sacrifice fly. The Kernels answered in the bottom of the third with a two-run single from their first baseman Alex Isola to give the Kernels a 2-1 lead.
The Snappers had the tying run in scoring position in the ninth inning. Beloit couldn't drive in Thomas Jones and would fall 2-1. The Snappers now trail three games to one in the series.
Beloit's Top Performers: Starter Antonio Velez pitched a quality start with just two earned runs in seven innings. Victor Victor Mesa doubled for his fourth time in six games with Beloit. He has a hit in all six games he has played with the Snappers. Jones extended his hit streak to five games and on-base streak to ten games with a single.
The Snappers are on the road in Cedar Rapids again on Saturday before moving into ABC Supply Stadium downtown beginning August 3. For more information on tickets or group outings, call our front office at 608.362.2272 or visit SnappersBaseball.com.
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