Cedar Rapids Rallies in Rubber Game
GRAND CHUTE, WIS. - Nine unanswered runs were the difference Monday afternoon as the Cedar Rapids Kernels came from behind for a 12-4 win against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Cedar Rapids (35-22, 67-59) earned a 2-1 series victory and finished its season
GRAND CHUTE, WIS. - Nine unanswered runs were the difference Monday afternoon as the Cedar Rapids Kernels came from behind for a 12-4 win against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Cedar Rapids (35-22, 67-59) earned a 2-1 series victory and finished its season series with an 11-7 edge over Wisconsin (29-28, 60-66).
Wisconsin grabbed an early 1-0 lead during the first inning.
Cedar Rapids moved ahead, 3-1, within the top of the third.
In the bottom of the third, Wisconsin surged back in front. Walks filled the bases for the Timber Rattlers, and a wild pitch to
The Kernels scored four runs in the eighth inning to regain the lead, 7-4. Maciel led off with a bunt single, and
Five more runs within the ninth stretched Cedar Rapids' lead to 12-4. An inning-opening triple by Maciel set up an RBI single for Helman. Three batters later, Rodriguez delivered a sacrifice fly that plated Helman. Two runs scored on a single from
Up next, the Kernels continue their road trip with a three-game series at the Beloit Snappers. Tuesday's series opener is slated for 7:00 p.m. at Pohlman Field. Cedar Rapids right-hander
Cedar Rapids' final homestand of the regular season will begin Friday, August 24 and continues through Friday, August 31. 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.