MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Wisconsin Whips Kernels, 10-2

Published on May 30, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - First-place Wisconsin scored 5 runs in the top of the first inning and didn't slow down in a 10-2 defeat of the Kernels at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Wednesday. The Western Division leaders have won 11 of their last 14 contests en route to a 34-19 record, while Cedar Rapids (23-30) has now lost 4 games in a row.

The Kernels first run came from the bottom three hitters in the batting order. Matt Scioscia reached second base on an errant throw to first base on a groundball. After a Trevor Hairgrove single put runners at the corners, Wendell Soto slapped a groundball to right field - his 3rd RBI in 4 games.

Cedar Rapids added one more in the 8th inning on another 2-out hit, this time from Abel Baker. With Kaleb Cowart at third base - he reached on a single to extend his now-8 game hitting streak - Baker hit a line drive to centerfield for the Kernels final run.

After the first hitter of the evening was retired, five consecutive Timber Rattlers reached and scored. A walk and four straight singles equated to a 2-0 Wisconsin lead, followed by a bases-loaded strikeout. But another walk and a 2-out, 2-RBI single from Adrian Williams scored the third through fifth runs of the first frame.

Solo home runs in the 4th inning and 9th inning - by Max Walla and Greg Hopkins respectively - accounted for two more Rattlers runs, in addition to a 1-hit, 2-run 5th inning. Two consecutive singles in the 7th also scored a run for Wisconsin.

In relief of Austin Wood, right-hander Frank De Julio went 4 1/3 innings, allowed 5 hits and 3 earned runs with a strikeout. Carmine Giardina also pitched well for Cedar Rapids, allowing 3 hits in 3 innings along with no earned runs. Wood (2-4) took the loss for Cedar Rapids, while Wisconsin starter Chad Thompson (2-1) earned the victory after a stellar 6 inning, 5 hit outing with no earned runs.

The Kernels continue the series vs. Wisconsin on Thursday evening at 6:35 p.m. Midwest Dueling Pianos will be on hand to entertain fans throughout the game! It's also another Thirsty Thursday, presented by Z 102. 9. 12 oz. domestic draft beer is $1.50 and 20 oz. bottled soda and water is just $2.00.

Morgan Hawk brings you the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, KMRY. Listen at 1450 AM or 93.1 FM, as well as www.kernels.com and www.kmryradio.com. Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com or by calling the Kernels box office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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