Kernels Tame Timber Rattlers, 3-2
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels picked up a 3-2 victory Friday against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 3,419 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (2-0, 34-37) earned its second consecutive one-run triumph to take a 2-0 advantage in this four-game
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels picked up a 3-2 victory Friday against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 3,419 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (2-0, 34-37) earned its second consecutive one-run triumph to take a 2-0 advantage in this four-game series with Wisconsin (0-2, 31-40).
The Kernels broke through in the fifth and took a 2-1 lead.
Wisconsin quickly pulled even, 2-2, within the sixth inning. Three one-out singles loaded the bases against
This four-game series continues Saturday with Kernels right-hander
Postgame fireworks will follow Saturday's tilt. State Fair Weekend opens with carnival games on the concourse during and after the contest. Plus, the first 1,000 fans through the gates Saturday will receive a free admission pass to the Great Jones County Fair.
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.