Trout's homer gives Kernels extra inning win 5-4

Appleton, WI - Mike Trout's homer in the top of the 10th inning gave the Cedar Rapids Kernels a 5-4 win over Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Trout finished the game 3-5 with two stolen bases and Casey Haerther went 2-4 with a double and RBI.

Kernels starter Tyler Skaggs allowed three runs on six hits, walked two and struck out five over five innings in a no-decision effort. Kehrer came on in the sixth and allowed an unearned run, a hit, walked four and struck out five over the final five innings for the win. Wisconsin reliever Jon Pokorny (2-1) took the loss.

The Kernels outhit Wisconsin 11-8 as Kevin Ramos was 2-4 with an RBI and Carlos Ramirez also went 2-4. Jean Segura and Eric Oliver also added an RBI. Carlos George was 1-4 with a triple and 3 RBI for Wisconsin.

The two teams wrap up their three game series Sunday afternoon at 1:05 pm from Time Warner Cable Field in Appleton. John Rodgers brings you the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com.

The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Monday, May 10th and open at three game home stand against the Burlington Bees, the Midwest League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.