LumberKings Win Pitchers' Duel Friday
CLINTON, IOWA - Ryne Inman and the Clinton LumberKings defeated Blayne Enlow and the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 1-0, Friday at Ashford University Field. Clinton (22-25, 61-56) avoided the three-game sweep, but Cedar Rapids (30-17, 62-54) finished with a 2-1 series win along with a 9-7 head-to-head advantage in this year's
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Inman (4-8) snapped a six-decision losing streak and earned his first victory since May 31 against the Quad Cities River Bandits. He tied a season high with seven strikeouts over six-plus innings pitched, and he retired 18 of 21 batters faced including 13 consecutive outs in one stretch.
Enlow (2-5) limited the damage over five innings for Cedar Rapids but was tagged with the loss due to the lack of run support. He allowed just one run and suffered his third consecutive losing decision.
This five-game Kernels road swing continues this weekend at Quad Cities. Saturday's series opener is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., and the probable pitchers are Kernels right-hander
Cedar Rapids' next homestand begins Monday, August 13 and continues through Friday, August 17. 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.