Bañuelos Returns, Sparks Kernels in 8-2 Win
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - In his first game back off the injured list, David Banuelos hit a two-run triple and served as the catcher for an 8-2 Cedar Rapids Kernels victory Thursday against the Beloit Snappers at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Jordan Balazovic was Bañuelos' batterymate for
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - In his first game back off the injured list,
Bañuelos threw out a potential basestealer in the top of the first inning before capping a four-run Kernels rally during the home half of the frame. Back-to-back two-out RBI singles from
Beloit (5-8) produced its only runs early within the fifth and cut its deficit to 4-2.
Balazovic (2-1) did not allow any further damage while finishing a victorious start. He allowed two runs including one earned run over five innings pitched and yielded only one walk compared to a game-high eight strikeouts. Balazovic now leads the Midwest League with 26 total strikeouts.
The Kernels (6-8) closed the scoring Thursday evening with two-run outbursts in the fifth and seventh innings. During the fifth, Celestino scored on a bases-loaded walk from
Game two of this three-game series will be played at 6:35 p.m. Friday, and Kernels right-hander
This homestand continues with a Kernels Friday Mug Club Night courtesy of Stadium Bar & Grill, Shuey's Restaurant & Lounge, Mr. B's, Mulligan's Pub, and Z102.9. A special 16 oz. mug of regular draft beer or soda can be purchased for $6.00, and that mug can be used for $3.00 refills at every Kernels Friday home tilt.
Fans can purchase tickets for all Cedar Rapids Kernels home games by visiting www.kernels.com, going to the Kernels Ticket Office, or calling (319) 896-7560. The Kernels Ticket Office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. 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.