Colina's Shutout Start Spoiled Saturday
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels took a 3-0 lead into the ninth inning Saturday in front of 2,774 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, but the Peoria Chiefs rallied for five runs to secure a 5-3 win. Edwar Colina posted six scoreless innings for
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels took a 3-0 lead into the ninth inning Saturday in front of 2,774 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, but the Peoria Chiefs rallied for five runs to secure a 5-3 win.
The Chiefs guaranteed a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday following their comeback victory Saturday. Peoria opened the scoring in the ninth with
Colina combined with Enlow to keep Peoria off the scoreboard over the first eight innings of play. Colina faced one batter over the minimum and worked around five hits within a quality start. Saturday's tilt also marked Colina's first appearance without a walk this season.
The Kernels scored in each of the first two frames to build an early advantage.
Cedar Rapids' 2018 first-half finale is a rubber game slated for 2:05 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The probable pitchers are Kernels right-hander
The first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a free Goodwill cheer cone. Cedar Rapids will wear special Father's Day jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game with proceeds to benefit Goodwill. After the contest, fans can run the bases, play catch in the outfield, and get autographs from the Kernels courtesy of Prairie Farms and 104.5 KDAT. Western Fraternal Life Kids Eat Free Sunday offers all kids aged 12 and under a free voucher for a hot dog, popcorn, and 12 oz. soda or bottled water. Travel Advisors Baseball Bingo, magician Colin Otto, Papa Balloon, and Face Painting by Kennedy will also be at the game.
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.