Long Ball Lifts Surge to Second Straight Win Over Travelers
Arkansas 4 Wichita 6 LITTLE ROCK, AR– A trio of home runs lifted Wichita to a 6-4 victory in game two against the Arkansas Travelers. With the win tonight, the Surge pushed their division lead to three games ahead of second place Tulsa. Wichita opened the scoring off the bat
Andrew Bechtold promoted to Fort Myers
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that INF Andrew Bechtold has been promoted to Fort Myers and catcher Trevor Casanova will join the Kernels from Elizabethton. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the moves.Bechtold played in 66 games for the Kernels
Bechtold, Martinez Highlight 4-3 Win
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Andrew Bechtold's tiebreaking home run and Jose Martinez's scoreless pitching led the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 4-3 win Wednesday against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 2,938 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (36-30) is still one game behind
Javier's Homer Sparks 8-6 Comeback Win
CLINTON, IOWA - Wander Javier launched his first Midwest League home run Tuesday at NelsonCorp Field and helped the Cedar Rapids Kernels rally from a five-run deficit to earn an 8-6 victory over the Clinton LumberKings. Cedar Rapids (29-28) passed Clinton (28-28) while securing fourth place in the Western Division
Winder Wins 6-2 Decision at Beloit
BELOIT, WIS. - Josh Winder led the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 6-2 win Saturday night against the Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field. Winder (4-1) earned his team-high fourth quality start, and Cedar Rapids improved to 28-27 for its first winning record of the 2019 season. The Kernels also clinched
Bechtold Does it All in Twin Bill Opener
BURLINGTON, IOWA - Andrew Bechtold provided offense, defense, and scoreless pitching to open a Wednesday doubleheader at Community Field, but the Cedar Rapids Kernels lost the contest to the Burlington Bees, 9-4. Cedar Rapids (25-26) took a 1-0 lead against Burlington (29-22) within the nightcap before play was suspended due
Bechtold, Williams Lift Kernels to Twin Bill Split
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Home runs by Andrew Bechtold and Chris Williams put the Cedar Rapids Kernels ahead for good in a 6-4 victory to split a doubleheader Wednesday versus the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (12-13) earned its split after
Victor Tademo joins Kernels from the GCL Twins
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that INF Victor Tademo will join the Kernels from the GCL Twins and INF Andrew Bechtold has been placed on the 7-day disabled list, retroactive to August 25, with a concussion. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor
Miranda's Grand Slam Lifts Kernels to 11-3 Win
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Jose Miranda finished a triple shy of the cycle Saturday evening and clubbed a go-ahead grand slam for the Cedar Rapids Kernels in an 11-3 triumph over the Lake County Captains in front of 2,948 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids
Appy notes: Bechtold finds fit with E-Twins
Andrew Bechtold didn't travel his intended path to professional baseball, but the Elizabethton Twins third baseman is quite sure the route proved beneficial.Along the way, he took part in a National Junior College Athletic Association national championship with Chipola College in Florida and found appreciation in the way his development