Peoria Prevails at Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - In the opening game of Byron Buxton's rehab assignment from the Minnesota Twins, the Cedar Rapids Kernels had a 5-0 lead wiped away in the ninth inning Sunday as the Peoria Chiefs rallied for a 9-5 win in front of 4,248 fans at Perfect Game Field
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - In the opening game of
Buxton, the 2013 Midwest League MVP and Prospect of the Year with the Kernels, batted 1-of-2 with a hustle double and a walk. He also scored a run in his first game played since landing on the injured list August 3 due to a shoulder injury.
The Kernels (33-29, 72-60) opened the scoring with the first five runs while building a 5-0 lead. An RBI groundout by
Peoria (20-42, 50-81) surged in front, 9-5, in the top of the ninth.
Monday's contest between Cedar Rapids and Peoria will begin at 6:35 p.m., and the probable pitchers are Kernels southpaw
This four-game series and seven-game homestand continues with the final Mark Down Monday of the regular season. Special deals include regular hot dogs for $1.50 apiece, and small popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and chips are just $1.00 each.
Fans can purchase tickets for all 2019 Cedar Rapids Kernels home games including the playoff opener September 4 against the Quad Cities River Bandits 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.