Eight-Game Win Streak Snapped by Loons
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Great Lakes Loons scored six unanswered runs and earned a 6-2 comeback win Wednesday evening against the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Great Lakes (9-10, 52-34) picked up a 1-0 series lead and ended a season-high eight-game win streak
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Great Lakes Loons scored six unanswered runs and earned a 6-2 comeback win Wednesday evening against the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Great Lakes (9-10, 52-34) picked up a 1-0 series lead and ended a season-high eight-game win streak for Cedar Rapids (12-7, 51-38).
The Kernels tallied runs in each of the first two innings to build a quick 2-0 advantage.
The Loons moved in front during the sixth inning before stretching the lead to 6-2 in the seventh.
This three-game series continues Thursday at 6:35 p.m. with Cedar Rapids right-hander
Backpocket Brewing and the Kernels partnered up to create "Dirtbag IPA", and there will be a special release party Thursday for the new drink in the Millennial Lounge on the concourse. All fans aged 21 and older can get samples during the game from 7G Distributing. It will also be a First Federal Credit Union Big Screen Thursday, 94.1 KRNA Thirsty Thursday, College Night, Joe Torre Safe at Home Night presented by Waypoint, and Clubfoot Awareness Night.
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.