Win Streak Ends in 2-0 Pitchers' Duel
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Clinton LumberKings snapped the Cedar Rapids Kernels' six-game, season-opening win streak with a 2-0 two-hit shutout Friday evening at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids was the last remaining undefeated team in Minor League Baseball, and Friday's loss moved its record to
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Clinton LumberKings snapped the Cedar Rapids Kernels' six-game, season-opening win streak with a 2-0 two-hit shutout Friday evening at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids was the last remaining undefeated team in Minor League Baseball, and Friday's loss moved its record to 6-1. Clinton is now 5-3 and leads this three-game series by a 1-0 margin.
Clinton claimed a 1-0 lead during the fourth inning.
The LumberKings also added a run in the top of the eighth.
Kernels reliever
Game two of this three-game homestand is slated for 5:05 p.m. Saturday. The probable pitchers are Kernels right-hander
A Kids Pregame Quarter Hunt, featuring $300 in quarters placed on the infield dirt, will take place prior to Saturday's tilt. All children aged 12 and under can participate in the hunt, which is scheduled to begin at 4:15 p.m.
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.