Walk-off HR sinks Kernels, 2-1, in extra innings
August 21, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
August 21, 2006 - A walk-off home run with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning by Anthony Recker off Daniel Hawkins sent the Kernels back to Cedar Rapids with a 2-1 road loss to the Cougars on Monday night.
The loss ends the Kernels eight game road trip at 3-5 as they take two days off on Tuesday and Wednesday before starting the final home stand of the 2006 season on Thursday with four games against Beloit and Burlington. Cedar Rapids falls to 26-31 in the second half, and 7-1/2 games behind Beloit for the final western division playoff spot with 12 games remaining in the season.
Kernels starter Anthony Ortega pitched seven innings and allowed one run on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Kane County starter Ken Durost also pitched seven innings and allowed a run on four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Neither starter figured in the final decision.
The Kernels scored their only run of the night in the sixth inning as with the bases loaded, Durost hit Marco Albano to score Brett Martinez from third.
Stantrel Smith paced the Kernels tonight at the plate with three singles in four at bats. Brad Coon had two hits as the Kernels managed eight singles on the night. In fact, the only extra base hit of the game for either team was Recker's home run to end the game.
Hawkins (0-3) was saddled with the loss and Kane County reliever Brad Kilby (5-1) picked up the win. The Kernels are 2-13 in extra inning games this season.
The final home stand of the 2006 season kicks off this Thursday as the Kernels host Beloit at 7 pm. It will be a 100.7 The Fox Buck-A-Cup Thursday as 12 ounce draft beer and soda plus slushies are just a buck and bottled water and soda are $2 all game long. Tickets for the final eight games of the season can be ordered on-line at www.kernels.com
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