Streak snapped as Kernels fall to Hot Rods, 5-3
Published on July 25, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
Bowling Green, KY - The Cedar Rapids Kernels came up two runs short in a ninth inning rally as the Bowling Green Hot Rods snapped the Kernels five game winning streak, 5-3, at Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday night. Michael Wing hit a two run homer for the Kernels in the sixth as Jean Segura went 2-5 with an RBI.
Kernels starter Stephen Locke (5-3) was roughed up for five runs on 10 hits over five innings, giving up a walk and striking out four. Buddy Boshers and Mike Kenney combined to allow a hit and strike out two over the final three innings in relief of Locke. Bowling Green reliever Tyree Hayes (1-0) picked up the win, allowing two runs on three hits over 3.2 IP and Aaron Dott allowed a run on four hits but struck out six over the final 3.1 innings for his first save.
Matt Long went 2-4 to extend his hitting streak to 14 games as Jon Karcich went 1-3 with a stolen base and run scored and Terrell Alliman was 1-3 with a walk. Bennett Davis led the Hot Rods, going 2-4 with 2 RBI.
The Kernels and Hot Rods play game two of their three game series on Sunday afternoon at 5:05 pm from Bowling Green Ballpark. John Rodgers brings you the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com.
The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, July 31st and open a three game home stand against Quad Cities. Tickets may be ordered on-line at www.kernels.com or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.
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