Kernels blank LumberKings in 3-0 loss
CLINTON, IA (July 2, 2017) - For just the second time this season the Clinton LumberKings were shutout at home, falling to the Cedar Rapids Kernels 3-0 on Sunday afternoon at Ashford University Field. Clinton (3-8, 34-44) tallied just three hits in a quiet day at the plate.Nick Wells was
CLINTON, IA (July 2, 2017) - For just the second time this season the Clinton LumberKings were shutout at home, falling to the Cedar Rapids Kernels 3-0 on Sunday afternoon at Ashford University Field. Clinton (3-8, 34-44) tallied just three hits in a quiet day at the plate.
Moyers (0-3) pitched well but allowed runs in his first three innings of work. After retiring the first two batters of the game in the top of the first Moyers then gave up back-to-back two out hits.
Cedar Rapids (5-6, 44-37) added to their lead with a
For just the fifth time this season, and second time at home, Clinton failed to score a run.
The LumberKings bullpen was equally impressive.
The LumberKings will continue the 7-game homestand with series finale against the Kernels on Monday night. Left-handed pitcher
About the LumberKings
The LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are playing their 62nd season in the league and their ninth as an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Since the club's inception in 1937, 270 former Clinton players have made it to the Major Leagues. The LumberKings play at historic Ashford University Field located off 6th Avenue North at 537 Ballpark Drive. Tickets to all 70 home games are available by calling (563) 242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com