Dayton Holds Off Cedar Rapids Tuesday
DAYTON, OHIO - The Cedar Rapids Kernels tried to climb out of a four-run deficit Tuesday, but the Dayton Dragons held on for a 5-3 victory at Fifth Third Field. Dayton guarantees a series victory with its second triumph in as many days against Cedar Rapids. The series finale will
DAYTON, OHIO - The Cedar Rapids Kernels tried to climb out of a four-run deficit Tuesday, but the Dayton Dragons held on for a 5-3 victory at Fifth Third Field. Dayton guarantees a series victory with its second triumph in as many days against Cedar Rapids. The series finale will be played Wednesday evening.
The Dragons (22-10) scored in each of the first two innings of play and took a 2-0 advantage.
Cedar Rapids cut its deficit in half to 2-1 in the fifth inning.
Within the sixth inning, Dayton tallied three runs and increased its lead to 5-1.
Cedar Rapids scored the final two runs Tuesday before losing a close contest.
Moss improved to 4-1 with the win after allowing just one run over five innings of work. Cedar Rapids'
This three-game series wraps up Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. ET). The probable pitchers are Kernels right-hander
The next Kernels homestand begins May 15 with a doubleheader at 5:30 p.m. against the Peoria Chiefs. Fans can purchase tickets for all 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 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.