Kernels shutout Snappers, 3-0.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Cedar Rapids evened the series with Saturday's 3-0 shutout over the Beloit Snappers. The win improved the Kernels record to 13-3 on the year v. Beloit, including a 5-2 mark at home.

Sam Gibbons (4-2) earned the win. The right-hander retired eight in a row at one point and allowed four hits and four walks while striking four over six scoreless innings. Gibbons has now tossed at least six innings in three of his last five starts.

Yorman Landa (2) recorded the hold with two scoreless innings in relief. The right-hander yielded one hit and a pair of walks while striking out three.

Jared Wilson (2) secured the win with his second save. The right-hander allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one in a scoreless top of the ninth.

Heath Fillmyer (1-10) suffered the loss for Beloit (14-15, 40-59). The right-hander allowed three runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out one in 3 2/3 innings pitched.

Cedar Rapids (17-13, 58-42) took a two run lead with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first. Nick Gordon recorded the Kernels first hit of the day with a one-out triple to left-center. Edgar Corcino then drew a walk, giving the Kernels runners on the corners. Zack Larson followed Corcino with an RBI single to center, plating Gordon from the third. The RBI for Larson was his team leading 44th of the season. Two batters later, Tyler Kuresa extended the Kernels lead to 2-0 with an RBI single to left, bringing in Corcino from third.

The Kernels extended their lead to 3-0 with a run in the bottom of the second. Austin Diemer recorded the first hit of the inning with a one-out double down the left field line. Sean Miler followed Diemer with an RBI single to center, scoring Diemer from second.

Kuresa led the Kernels with two hits on the night. Kuresa finished the night 2-for-5 with two singles and an RBI. Corcino extended his on-base streak to nine games with a walk in the bottom of the first.

The Kernels conclude a three-game series and six-game homestand tomorrow afternoon v. the Beloit Snappers. First pitch in the series finale is at 6:35 p.m. from Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. LHP Luke Westphal (1-2, 2.86) gets the start for Cedar Rapids while RHP Daniel Gossett (3-10 4.94) counters for Beloit.

The homestand wraps up on Sunday, July 26^th, with Run the Bases Sunday, presented by Jimmy John's and media sponsor 104.5 KDAT. Fans can run the bases, play catch in the outfield and get autographs from the Kernels players on the field after the game. Play Travel Advisors Baseball Bingo for a chance to win a trip to Minneapolis and see a Twins game. Enjoy Papa Balloon and Magician Jackson Green on the concourse during the game. And, every Sunday home game, Goodwill is collecting donations at the main gates and fans that bring 10 or more donation items to a game receive a coupon for a buy one ticket, get one free offer to a future Sunday home Kernels game. The game will also be broadcast LIVE on KCRG 9.2! Gates open at 1:00 p.m. and first pitch between the Kernels and Beloit is set for 2:05 p.m.

Tickets are available online at www.kernels.com. You can also visit the Kernels Ticket Office at Veterans Memorial Stadium or call 319-896-7560. Morgan Hawk brings you the action of Kernels games live on KMRY Radio (93.1 FM/1450 AM) and online at www.kernels.com.