Chiefs Top Kernels 5-2
PEORIA, ILL - Jalin Flores crushed a two-run home run in the bottom of the fourth to give the Chiefs the lead they would never lose in a 5-2 victory over Cedar Rapids Wednesday afternoon. After not leading in the series opener on Tuesday, the Kernels got on the board
Five-Run Fourth Powers Chiefs Past Kernels
PEORIA, ILL - Peoria used a five-run fourth inning to break a 1-1 tie and take a lead it would never lose in a series-opening 7-2 win over Cedar Rapids Tuesday night. The Chiefs opened the scoring in the last of the first. Rainiel Rodriguez doubled with one out, and
Quad Cities Scores Seven in the Eighth, Defeat Kernels 8-0
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The River Bandits opened up a one-run game with seven runs in the eighth inning to take an 8-0 lead they would not lose in a series-winning victory over the Kernels Sunday afternoon. Nolan Santos got the start for Cedar Rapids and was really strong across
River Bandits Strike for 14 Runs, Best Kernels 14-8
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Quad Cities scored five runs in the top of the third inning Saturday afternoon and never looked back, exploding for 14 runs in a 14-8 win over Cedar Rapids. For the second straight day, the River Bandits took a 5-0 lead. In the top of the
Kernels Rally Back from Five Down, Top River Bandits 11-8
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Kernels erased deficits of 5-0 and 8-5 Friday night, coming from behind to knock off Quad Cities 11-8. The River Bandits got off to a fast start. Tyriq Kemp walked to begin the game, moved to second on a single, to third on a double
Kernels and River Bandits Split Doubleheader 2-1, 6-0
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Kernels used great pitching in a 2-1 win in game one, and Quad Cities did the same in game two, blanking Cedar Rapids 6-0 as the two sides split the Thursday night doubleheader. The Kernels got on the board first in game one. Walks from
Tait’s Two Home Runs Not Enough, River Bandits Rout Kernels 10-3
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Eduardo Tait crushed his first two home runs of the season Tuesday night, but it was not enough as Quad Cities struck for 10 runs on 17 hits to best Cedar Rapids 10-3. The River Bandits began their big night of offense right away. The first
Sky Carp Strike for 15 Runs, Drop Kernels 15-5
BELOIT, Wis – Beloit erased an early 3-0 deficit with 15 runs on 15 hits Sunday afternoon to come from behind and down the Kernels 15-5 to earn a split in the six-game series. After the Kernels lost a lead in the defeat on Saturday, they got on the board
Sky Carp Walk-off Kernels 3-2
BELOIT, Wis – With one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, Brandon Compton singled home the game-winning run for Beloit to knock off the Kernels 3-2 in walk-off fashion Saturday afternoon. For the fourth time in five games in the series, Beloit got the lead first. In the
Kernels Come from Behind Twice, Sweep Beloit in Doubleheader
BELOIT, Wis - A Danny De Andrade two-run single in game one and a Jacob McCombs three-run triple in game two were the game-winning hits Friday night as the Kernels came from behind twice to best Beloit 3-2 and 9-6. In game one, two walks and a double steal put
Sky Carp Strike for Five in the Third, Top Kernels 9-6
BELOIT, Wis - Beloit sent 10 to the plate and scored five times in the third inning to take a 9-3 lead it would never lose in a 9-6 win over Cedar Rapids Wednesday night. After not leading in the series opener on Tuesday, the Sky Carp got on the
Kernels Spoil Sky Carp Home Opener with 5-3 Win
BELOIT, Wis - A Danny De Andrade go-ahead single broke a 3-3 tie in the top of the seventh inning and put Cedar Rapids on top for good in a 5-3 win over the Sky Carp Tuesday night. After playing from behind in all three games of the Peoria series,
Four Home Runs Power Kernels Past Chiefs 14-8
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Kernels crushed four home runs, including an Andy Lugo grand slam, to slug past Peoria 14-8 Sunday afternoon, winning the season-opening series over the Chiefs. For the third time in as many games to start the season, Peoria opened the scoring. In the top of
Kernels Erupt for 15 Hits, Best Chiefs 8-4 for First Win of the Season
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Six different Kernels record multi-hit games as Cedar Rapids combines for eight runs on 15 hits en route to its first win of the season, 8-4 over Peoria, Saturday afternoon. After jumping out to an 8-0 lead on Friday, Peoria got on the board first on
Six-Run Fourth Powers Peoria to 8-2 Opening Night Win Over Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Peoria Chiefs used a six-run fourth inning to take an 8-0 it would never lose in an 8-2 opening night win over Cedar Rapids Friday. The Chiefs opened the scoring in the second. With one out, Won-Bin Cho doubled and scored a batter later on
Cedar Rapids Kernels Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the Opening Day roster for the 2026 season. The Cedar Rapids roster begins with 29 active players and six on the injured list. Pitchers (16+6): Christian Becerra, Miguelangel Boadas (IL), Adrian Bohoquez (#15), Michael Carpenter
Kernels Announce 2026 Promotional ScheduleÂ
Cedar Rapids, IA – The Cedar Rapids Kernels are pleased to announce the theme night schedule for the 2026 season. The 2026 schedule includes 38 different theme nights as well as a special promotion every day of the week! 319 Tuesdays - $3 and $1 concession specials every Tuesday night
Veterans Memorial Stadium to Transition to Cashless Ballpark Experience for 2026 Season
Cedar Rapids, IA - In an effort to increase operational efficiency and provide guests with faster transactions, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce, Monday, February 2, 2026, that Veterans Memorial Stadium will join ballparks, stadiums and many other venues across the city, state and nation as a cashless venue beginning with
​​Manager Brian Meyer Returns to Lead Kernels 2026 Coaching Staff
Cedar Rapids, IA - In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels announce the 2026 coaching staff. Manager Brian Meyer returns to Cedar Rapids after a trip to the Midwest League Championship series in 2025. Along with Meyer, Pitching Coach Hunter Townsend, Hitting and Development Coach Yeison Perez,
Sean Brandhorst Appointed New General Manager of the Cedar Rapids Kernels
Cedar Rapids, IA – The Board of Directors of the Cedar Rapids Ball Club, along with CEO Steve Brice, are pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Brandhorst as the new General Manager of the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Sean succeeds Scott Wilson, who held the position with distinction for more
The West Michigan Whitecaps are Midwest League Champions, Defeat Kernels 3-1 to Take the Crown
Cedar Rapids, IA - The West Michigan Whitecaps sit atop the Midwest League throne. They knocked off Cedar Rapids 3-1 in game two of the Midwest League Championship series with shutdown starting pitching and timely hitting to cap off a 96-win 2025 season with a Midwest League Title. After taking
Whitecaps Rally from Three Down, Take Game One 5-3
Comstock Park, MI - West Michigan scored the game’s final five runs Sunday afternoon, erasing an early 3-0 deficit to take game one of the Midwest League Championship series over the Kernels 5-3. Coming in off back-to-back wins to close out the West Division Championship series, Cedar Rapids opened the
Best in the West! Kernels Clinch Midwest League West Division Title with 7-1 Win over Beloit
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Kernels scored seven unanswered runs, and the bullpen threw 8.1 scoreless innings as Cedar Rapids bested Beloit, 7-1, to clinch the Midwest League West Division title and a spot in the championship series. In a winner-take-all game three, Beloit loaded the bases in the top
Kernels Use Four-Run Fifth to Take Game Two Over Sky Carp, 5-3
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Kernels used a four-run fifth inning with a go-ahead two-run double from Eduardo Tait to take a lead they would not lose in a 5-3 win over Beloit in game two of the Midwest League West Division Championship Series Thursday night. After dropping game one
Beloit Scores Seven Two-Out Runs, Sky Carp Take Game One 7-1
Beloit, WI - The Sky Carp scored seven runs, all with outs, Tuesday night, knocking off the Kernels in game one of the Midwest League West Division Championship series 7-1. In the top of the first inning, Cedar Rapids had a chance to get going early. A Marek Houston single