Kernels put six on MWL West All-Star squad

Cedar Rapids, IA - The Midwest League announced the rosters for the 53rd Midwest League All-Star Game, scheduled for June 20^th at the Dow Diamond in Midland, MI, and the Cedar Rapids Kernels had four starters and two reserves selected to the team. The All-Stars were nominated and selected by the field managers of the 16 Midwest League teams.
Travis Blankenhorn was selected as the starting third baseman, Lewin Diaz was selected as the starting first baseman, Mitchell Kranson was named the starting designated hitter, and Jermaine Palacios was named the starting shortstop.
Pitchers Clark Beeker and Sean Poppen were selected as reserves for the MWL West squad.
The Kernels had the most players selected as starters with four while Dayton had three starters selected for the MWL East. Dayton had the most players selected overall with seven (three starters, four reserves) while the Kernels, Kane County and West Michigan each had six players named as All-Stars.

Great Lakes will provide the coaching staff for the MWL East team and the Clinton field staff will coach the MWL West team.
Tickets are available for the 2017 Midwest League All-Star Game, hosted by the Great Lakes Loons, by calling the Great Lakes Box Office at (888) 678-2255 or online at www.loons.com. Ticket office hours are 9 AM to 5 PM (EDT) Monday through Friday.