Wisconsin wins fourth in a row vs. Kernels, 9-4
Published on August 21, 2009 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
August 20, 2009 - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers won their fourth game in a row against the Cedar Rapids Kernels by the score of 9-4 on Thursday night at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton, WI. The Timber Rattlers broke open a 3-2 game with consecutive two out, two run doubles in the fifth, six and seventh innings as starter R.J. Seidel (1-2) allowed two runs on four hits over five innings for the win.
Roberto Lopez led the Kernel offense, going 3-4 with a double and RBI and Adam Younger was 2-4 with an RBI. Darwin Perez finished 1-2 with an RBI single and Tyson Auer was 1-4 with an RBI and stolen base (38). Brock Kjelgaard went 2-5 for Wisconsin with a double, home run and 3 RBI.
Kernels starter Will Smith (8-4) made his first start since July 12 and was roughed up for five runs on five hits over 4.2 innings. Matt Shoemaker, Chris Armstrong and Kyle Hurst threw a combined 3.1 innings out of the Kernel bullpen.
Game two between the Kernels and Timber Rattlers is scheduled for Friday night at 7:05 pm. 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 The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Monday, August 24th and open an eight game home stand with games against Peoria and Clinton. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
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