MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Timber Rattlers snap Kernels streak, 5-2

Published on June 6, 2009 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


All good things must come to an end and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ended the Cedar Rapids Kernels 13-game win streak, 5-2, at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton on Friday night.

The Timber Rattlers roughed up Kernels starter Will Smith (2-2) for five runs on nine hits including two home runs over seven innings. Juan Sanchez went 3 for 4 with a double as Brett Lawrie hit a two run HR in the first inning and Michael Vass hit a solo home run in the second.

The Kernels scored their two runs in the top of the eighth inning on a two run triple by Matt Crawford, scoring Tyson Auer and Darwin Perez. Auer went 2 for 4 with a double and Angel Castillo added two singles as the Kernels were held to seven hits.

Wisconsin starter Dan Merklinger (1-1) allowed four hits and struck out six over six innings for the win and Jim Henderson allowed a hit, but earned his 13th save. Kevin Nabors worked a scoreless inning with two strikeouts out of the Kernel bullpen.

The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, June 6th and open a four game set with the Burlington Bees, the Midwest League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Gates open at 5 pm on Saturday on EMS Night where fans can learn CPR on the field prior to the game and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show following the game.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kenrels.com , or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560 after 10 am on Saturday. The upcoming home stand continues through Tuesday, June 9th.

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