Trout and Jimenez Homer as Kernels Beat Lugnuts, 5-4
Published on June 1, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
Lansing, MI - Mike Trout and Jose Jimenez both homered as the Cedar Rapids Kernels won their seventh game in a row, 5-4, over the Lansing Lugnuts on Tuesday night at Cooley Stadium in Lansing. Trout finished the game 2-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases and Jimenez went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
The Kernels held off a Lansing rally in the bottom of the ninth as the Lugnuts scored three unearned runs off reliever David Carpenter. Ryan Goins hit a three run double to cut the Kernels lead to 5-4, but was thrown out at home on a fielder's choice to end the game.
Kernels starter Fabio Martinez (3-1) allowed a run on two hits, walked seven and struck out eight over six innings for the win. Lansing starter Ryan Tepera (5-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits over 7 IP in taking the loss. Jean Segura went 2-4 with an RBI and Jeremy Cruz went 1-4 with a run scored.
Game two between the Kernels and Lugnuts is Wednesday night at 6:05 pm from Cooley Stadium in Lansing. 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 Tuesday, June 8. 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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