Clinton Rallies to Avoid Sweep
CLINTON, IOWA - In a "Corn Clash" against the Clinton Elotes, the Copa de la Diversión identity of the Clinton LumberKings, the Cedar Rapids Kernels grabbed a 6-0 lead before Clinton came from behind for an 8-7 win at LumberKings Stadium. The Kernels (20-23) still ended the four-game set with
CLINTON, IOWA - In a "Corn Clash" against the Clinton Elotes, the Copa de la Diversión identity of the Clinton LumberKings, the Cedar Rapids Kernels grabbed a 6-0 lead before Clinton came from behind for an 8-7 win at LumberKings Stadium. The Kernels (20-23) still ended the four-game set with a 3-1 series victory heading into an eight-game homestand.
The Kernels tallied the first six runs within the series finale.
A four-run outburst in the bottom of the eighth allowed Clinton to take an 8-7 edge.
Following their series win at Clinton, the Kernels will return home and kick off a lengthy homestand Monday at 6:35 p.m. with the opener of a four-game series with the Burlington Bees. The probable pitchers are Cedar Rapids right-hander
Monday's contest opens an eight-game Kernels homestand that runs through Monday, May 27. The homestand opener features special deals for Mark Down Monday including regular hot dogs for $1.50 apiece and small popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and chips for $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.