Two homers not enough as Peoria drops Kernels, 7-4

Published on May 29, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release

May 29, 2008 - Solo home runs by Jay Brossman and Julio Perez weren't enough offense as the Peoria Chiefs defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-4, on Thursday night at O'Brien Field in Peoria. Both home runs came off Peoria starter Chris Siegfried in the fourth inning.

Brossman's home run was his third of the season and Perez's was his fourth.

Kernels starter Jordan Walden (2-5) was roughed up for five runs on seven hits in taking the loss. He walked two, struck out three and gave up a three run home run to Elvis Lara in the second inning.

Efren Navarro was 2 for 4 with a double and RBI as the Kernels had seven hits on the night. Hector Estrella was 1 for 4 with an RBI and Andrew Romine and Gordie Gronkowski each had a single.

Peoria reliever Kevin Kreier (2-0) picked up the win, giving up two runs on three hits and striking out three over four innings and Stephen Vento struck out two in the ninth for his fourth save.

Game three is Friday night at 6:30 as Michael Anton starts for the Kernels. Listen to all the exciting MWL action as John Rodgers describes the events on the internet at www.kernels.com , or on the home of Kernels baseball in eastern Iowa, 1450 KMRY.

The Kernels return to Dale and Thomas Popcorn Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sunday, June 1 at 2 pm against the Kane County Cougars. Tickets are available on-line at www.kernels.com , or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket Office hours are from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday. The home series continues through June 8.

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