Kernels Outhit Bees, Fall in Finale
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels outhit the Burlington Bees during a Sunday series finale at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, but Burlington won a 6-2 decision. Despite the loss, Cedar Rapids (4-7) claimed a 2-1 series victory over Burlington (7-4). Each of Cedar Rapids' last
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels outhit the Burlington Bees during a Sunday series finale at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, but Burlington won a 6-2 decision. Despite the loss, Cedar Rapids (4-7) claimed a 2-1 series victory over Burlington (7-4). Each of Cedar Rapids' last three defeats have come in contests when the Kernels outhit the opposition.
Burlington increased its lead to 6-0 in the top of the fourth.
The Kernels were shut out over the first eight innings by
Cedar Rapids broke up the shutout in ninth inning but still fell short. The Kernels loaded the bases with one out, and
Up next, Cedar Rapids will play Quad Cities at 6:35 p.m. Monday at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The probable pitchers are Kernels right-hander
The three-game series between the Kernels and the River Bandits was moved to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium due to flooding from the Mississippi River around Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa. Quad Cities will remain the home team for the series, and all games are scheduled for 6:35 p.m. with the gates opening at 5:30 p.m. each day.
Fans can purchase tickets for all Cedar Rapids Kernels home games by visiting www.kernels.com, going to the Kernels Ticket Office, or calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. 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.