Snyder, Celestino Launch Kernels to 4-2 Win
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Solo home runs from Gabe Snyder and Gilberto Celestino gave the Cedar Rapids Kernels a 4-2 triumph Sunday against the Beloit Snappers in front of 3,262 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Andrew Cabezas earned the win with a quality start, and Erik
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Solo home runs from
Beloit (21-28, 48-69) grabbed a 2-0 lead on
The Kernels (29-20, 68-51) tied the contest at 2-2 during the bottom of the third.
Snyder and Celestino provided the winning margin with round-trippers in consecutive innings. Snyder's team-high 15th blast was a go-ahead solo shot in the fifth. During the sixth, Celestino stretched the lead to 4-2 on his ninth home run of the year. Cedar Rapids ended the afternoon with a league-high 97 total clouts as a team.
Cha protected the 4-2 advantage over the final three innings and notched his first Kernels save. After perfect work in the seventh and eighth innings, he gave up back-to-back singles to open the ninth before inducing a fly out and a game-ending double play.
This three-game homestand wraps up Monday evening. First pitch will be at 6:35 p.m., and the scheduled starters are Kernels right-hander
The homestand finale lands on the penultimate Mark Down Monday of the regular season. Special meal deals include regular hot dogs for only $1.50 apiece. Small popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and chips are just $1.00 each.
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.