Cedar Rapids Tops Clinton, 6-4
CLINTON, IOWA - Four consecutive runs over the seventh and eighth innings led the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 6-4 victory Saturday against the Clinton LumberKings at Ashford University Field. Cedar Rapids (18-19) ended a four-game losing streak with Saturday's triumph and tied Clinton (21-17) at one win apiece within
CLINTON, IOWA - Four consecutive runs over the seventh and eighth innings led the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 6-4 victory Saturday against the Clinton LumberKings at Ashford University Field. Cedar Rapids (18-19) ended a four-game losing streak with Saturday's triumph and tied Clinton (21-17) at one win apiece within this three-game series.
The game was tied at 2-2 before the Kernels scored the go-ahead run during the seventh.
Cedar Rapids added three more runs in the eighth to stretch the advantage to 6-2. Three consecutive singles brought in one run as
In the ninth, the LumberKings mounted a rally but fell short, 6-4.
Both sides traded runs early in Saturday's contest.
Sunday's series finale between Cedar Rapids and Clinton is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., and Kernels right-hander
Cedar Rapids' next homestand starts Friday, May 25 and consists of nine games including two doubleheaders. Fans can purchase tickets for all Cedar Rapids home games by visiting www.kernels.com, going to the Kernels Ticket Office, or calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On Sundays when the Kernels have a home game, the Kernels Ticket Office will open at 11:00 a.m.
The Cedar Rapids Kernels are the Midwest League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.