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Tuesday Twin Bill Split by Kernels

May 10, 2016 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Cedar Rapids Kernels designated hitter A.J. Murray nearly hit for the cycle in a 3-2 victory in game two of a doubleheader split Tuesday against the Kane County Cougars at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Kane County (17-14) won game one, 2-0, before Cedar Rapids (17-14) evened the series via its game two triumph.

The Kernels grabbed a quick 2-0 lead in the second inning of game two. Nelson Molina drove in J.J. Fernandez with a single to open the scoring. Alex Perez followed by hitting a sacrifice fly that scored Brian Olson, who was playing in his Kernels debut.

In the fourth inning, back-to-back RBI singles allowed the Cougars to tie Tuesday's nightcap. Eduardo de Oleo singled to score Trevor Mitsui. Josh Anderson bounced a high infield single, bringing in Joe Munoz and evening the score, 2-2.

Cedar Rapids reclaimed the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the sixth on its way to a victory and a doubleheader split. Luis Arraez delivered an RBI double that would drive in Olson. Later in the inning, Murray struck out with the bases loaded to end his quest for the cycle. He went 3-of-4 with a single, a double and a triple in game two.

Michael Theofanopoulos (1-0) was credited with his first win this season after striking out the side in the top of the sixth. Gabe Speier (1-1) yielded the go-ahead run and suffered the loss. Nick Anderson tossed a scoreless seventh inning and secured his third save. Kernels starter Miles Nordgren posted a career-high and team-season-high nine strikeouts in a no-decision.

Cougars catcher Jose Queliz led the offense in Kane County's 2-0 shutout during game one. His bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the second inning scored Munoz for an early lead. In the top of the fifth, Queliz crushed his first home run of the season out of the ballpark to left field and gave the Cougars their winning margin of 2-0.

Bo Takahashi (1-0) tied a career high with eight strikeouts in six shutout innings to record his first win this year. Despite a quality start, Cody Stashak (2-2) took the loss after allowing two runs over six frames. Cameron Gann tallied his team-high fifth save with a scoreless seventh inning of work.

Cedar Rapids will host Kane County at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday to finish this homestand. Kernels right-hander Randy LeBlanc (3-2, 1.16 ERA) is scheduled to face Cougars right-hander Tyler Mark (0-0, 0.00 ERA). Listen to all of the exciting Midwest League action with Morgan Hawk and Chris Kleinhans-Schulz online at www.kmryradio.com, www.kernels.com and MiLB.tv.

Enjoy the Noon Game Combo Special at Wednesday's contest, featuring a regular sandwich (hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog or brat), chips or popcorn, and a 16 oz. regular draft beer or 20 oz. bottled soda or water for just $8.50 at the main concession stands. The Kernels will also have a pregame ceremony for their April Player and Pitcher of Month selections.

Tickets for all Kernels home games and the 2016 Midwest League All-Star Game are available at www.kernels.com, the Kernels Ticket Office and by calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The ticket office is closed on Sundays except on Kernels Sunday home dates when it will open at 11:00 a.m.

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