Pearson's Career Game Highlights 14-1 Blowout
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels scored 10 runs in the fourth inning Sunday and claimed a 14-1 victory to secure a four-game sweep over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 2,785 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Jacob Pearson led the offense with
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels scored 10 runs in the fourth inning Sunday and claimed a 14-1 victory to secure a four-game sweep over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 2,785 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The Kernels' 10-run fourth inning marked its biggest outburst since plating 11 runs in the fourth inning of a 23-3 win August 24, 2015 against the Peoria Chiefs.
Wisconsin (0-4, 31-42) scored its only run during the top of the sixth.
Pearson sparked a quick rally in the home half of the sixth that pushed Cedar Rapids (4-0, 36-37) to a 12-1 advantage. Sitting at 3-of-3 with two singles and a triple through five innings, Pearson launched a solo home run to begin the frame.
This seven-game homestand continues with a three-game series against the Beloit Snappers. Monday's series opener is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. with Kernels left-hander
Mark Down Monday includes a special offer of regular hot dogs for $1.50 each. Small popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and chips are just $1.00 apiece for every Kernels Monday home game.
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.