Kernels Blank Peoria 6-0, Extend Winning Streak to Five
Cedar Rapids, IA - For the second time in three games, Kernels' pitching held the Chiefs scoreless as Cedar Rapids shut out Peoria 6-0 to extend its winning streak to five games. After a wire-to-wire win on Saturday, Cedar Rapids got on the board first in the second inning on
Bowen Leads Kernels to Fourth Straight Win Over Peoria, 7-4
Cedar Rapids, IA - Darren Bowen went a season-high 5.2 scoreless innings with a season-best eight strikeouts as the Kernels opened up a 7-0 they would never lose in a 7-4 win over Peoria. After scoring just one run in a 1-0 walk-off win over Peoria last night, Cedar Rapids
Matthews Dominates as Kernels Walk-Off Peoria 1-0
Cedar Rapids, IA - After Kernels starter Zebby Matthews matched a season-high with nine strikeouts across seven scoreless innings, Cedar Rapids walked off Peoria on an error to take down the Chiefs in game four of the series 1-0. Just recently named Twins Minor League Pitcher of the Month for
Kernels Pitching Shines for Second Straight Night in 4-1 Win Over Peoria
Cedar Rapids, IA - For the second night in a row, Cedar Rapids held Peoria to just a single run as the Kernels topped the Chiefs 4-1. After scoring first in the third inning last night, Cedar Rapids did the same to open the scoring Thursday. Willie Joe Garry Jr.
Pitching and Defense Propels Kernels to 2-1 Win Over Peoria
Cedar Rapids, IA - Five one-run innings from John Klein, four scoreless innings by the bullpen and a home run-saving catch by Misael Urbina lifted Cedar Rapids to a 2-1 win over Peoria in game two of the series. After a combined 17 runs on 25 hits in game one
Peoria Notches a Season-High 17 Hits, Tops Cedar Rapids 11-6
Cedar Rapids, IA - Behind 17 hits and three home runs, Peoria came from behind to top Cedar Rapids 11-6 in game one of the series Tuesday night. Entering having lost five in a row, Peoria got on the board first in the top of the first inning. With two
Kernels and Sky Carp Split Doubleheader, 4-9 and 8-1
Cedar Rapids, IA - After Beloit rallied to score seven runs in the top of the eighth inning to pull away with a 9-4 victory in game one, Cedar Rapids scored five late runs to knock off the Sky Carp 8-1 in game two. In the second twin bill of
Kernels and Sky Carp Split Thursday Night Doubleheader
Cedar Rapids, IA - After Cedar Rapids won game one of the doubleheader 4-2 Thursday night, Beloit came back to win game two 8-1, splitting the Thursday night twin bill. In the bottom of the first inning of game one, Cedar Rapids scored first. Luke Keaschall walked to begin the
Kernels Pitching Shines in 3-1 Win Over Beloit
Cedar Rapids, IA - John Klein, Juan Mercedes and Jacob Wosinski combined to allow just five hits Wednesday night, holding Beloit to just a single run in a 3-1 victory over the Sky Carp. After Andrew Morris pitched six scoreless innings in a win on Tuesday, Wednesday’s starter, John Klein,
Morris, Cespedes Lead Kernels to Series Opening Win over Beloit, 5-4
Cedar Rapids, IA - Behind six scoreless innings from Andrew Morris and a Rubel Cespedes two-run home run, Cedar Rapids opened up a 5-0 lead and hung on to top Beloit 5-4 Tuesday night. In his fourth start of the season, Kernels’ pitcher Andrew Morris was dominant to start the
Wisconsin Blanks Cedar Rapids in Series Finale 2-0
Appleton, WI - Wisconsin scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning and held that 2-0 advantage all the way through Sunday afternoon to top the Kernels in the series finale 2-0. After Cedar Rapids went down in order in the top of the first inning, Wisconsin scored
Wisconsin Explodes for 14 Runs, Outscores Cedar Rapids 14-8
Appleton, WI - A day after Wisconsin scored 13 runs in a victory over the Kernels, the Timber Rattlers struck for 14 runs Saturday afternoon to top Cedar Rapids 14-8. Wisconsin got things going on offense in the bottom of the second inning. A pair of doubles back-to-back produced the
Wisconsin Slugs 13 Runs, Tops Cedar Rapids 13-3
Appleton, WI - After the Kernels took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Wisconsin scored eight runs in the first, three in the second and one more in the third to take a 12-1 lead it would never lose in a 13-3 win Friday night. After
Cedar Rapids Holds Off Wisconsin 6-5, Improves to Over .500 for First Time This Season
Appleton, WI - The Kernels scored twice in each of the first three innings Thursday night and held on to top Wisconsin 6-5. The win improves Cedar Rapids to 6-5 on the year, over the .500 for the first time this season. The Cedar Rapids offense got to work right
Kernels and Timber Rattlers Split Wednesday Afternoon Doubleheader
Appleton, WI - After Wisconsin came from behind to take game one of the day 5-3, Cedar Rapids powered eight runs in game two to take an 8-2 win as the two sides split the series opening twin bill. In game one, Cedar Rapids jumped out a 2-0 advantage. A
Harry’s Go-Ahead Three-Run Home Run Leads Cedar Rapids Over Dayton 4-2
Cedar Rapids, IA - Tailing 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Jay Harry crushed a go-ahead three-run home run over the wall in right to lift the Kernels ahead 4-2, a lead they would never lose in a victory over Dayton Sunday afternoon. For the fourth time in
Kernels Collect Twelve Hits, Knock Off Dayton 8-5
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids offense scored eight runs on twelve hits Saturday afternoon, coming from behind to top Dayton 8-5 in game five of the season-opening homestand. Following a comeback win Friday night, Dayton got on the board first in the top of the first inning for
Collier’s Three-Run Home Run Leads Dayton Past Cedar Rapids 5-3
Cedar Rapids, IA - Trailing by a run in the top of the ninth inning, Cam Collier crushed a three-run home run out to left-center field to lift the Dragons past the Kernels 5-3. After dropping back-to-back games in the series, Dayton got on the board first in the top
Kernels Rally to Score Four in the Bottom of the Eighth, Top Dayton 8-4
Cedar Rapids, IA - After the Dragons scored three times to tie the game in the top of the eighth, the Kernels used two RBI hits from Keoni Cavaco and Luke Keaschall to open an 8-4 lead they would never lose in a victory over Dayton for the second straight
Kernels Explode for Eleven Runs, Win First Game of the Season 11-2
Cedar Rapids, IA - Behind seven Rubel Cespedes RBI, Cedar Rapids scores a season-high 11 runs to top Dayton 11-2 and win their first game of the season. After the Kernels never led in the home-opening loss on Tuesday, it didn’t take long for Cedar Rapids to hop on the
Dayton Spoils Kernels Home Opener, Tops Cedar Rapids 7-4
Cedar Rapids, IA - Dayton scores four runs in the top of the third inning and never looks back, topping Cedar Rapids 7-4 in the 2024 Kernels home opener. With fans returning to Cedar Rapids for the start of the 2024 season, it didn’t take long for Dayton to switch
Cameron Barstad’s Walk-Off Two-Run Single Lifts Beloit Over Cedar Rapids 2-1
Beloit, WI - Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Cameron Barstad ripped a two-run single into right-center field, scoring both the game-tying and game-winning runs to push Beloit past Cedar Rapids in game two of the season 2-1. In another game dominated by pitching, John Klein made
Beloit Scores Three in the Eighth, Tops Cedar Rapids 3-1 on Opening Night
Beloit, WI - In a game that stayed scoreless until the bottom of the eighth inning, home runs by Joe Mack and Torin Montgomery lifted Beloit ahead 3-0, a lead it would never lose in a 3-1 Opening Day win over Cedar Rapids. In a game dominated by pitching, Beloit’s
15 Midwest League Champions and Nine MLB Pipeline Top 30 Twins Prospects Highlight Kernels 2024 Opening Day Roster
Cedar Rapids, IA – In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels have announced the Opening Day roster for the 2024 season. Pitchers (17+4): Kyle Bischoff, Miguelangel Boadas, Darren Bowen (#29), Jordan Carr, C.J. Culpepper (#8), Alejandro Hidalgo (IL), Matt Gabbert (Full-IL), John Klein, A.J. Labas, Christian MacLeod,
Kernels to host Spring Job Fairs March 20 & 23
Cedar Rapids, IA – Cedar Rapids, IA – The Cedar Rapids Kernels will host their spring job fair for seasonal part-time positions. The two-day job fair will be on Wednesday, March 20th at Veterans Memorial Stadium from 4:00-7:00 PM and on Saturday, March 23rd at Veterans Memorial Stadium from 9am-12pm.