Kernels Win Another Close Contest
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – In another low-scoring game at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Cedar Rapids Kernels defeated the Beloit Snappers, 2-1, Friday evening. This was the fourth one-run contest in as many nights in a six-game homestand for Cedar Rapids (39-31). A rare play in the
Kernels Sweep Chiefs Sunday
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Cedar Rapids Kernels swept a six-game series from the Peoria Chiefs with Sunday’s 2-1 win at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (34-26) wrapped up the first half of the 2021 season with seven victories in a row. Tyler Watson continued a
State of the System: Minnesota Twins
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series is evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlighting prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offering a peek at 2021. After a tough stretch for most of
Davis Homers Twice in 9-1 Kernels Win
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Michael Davis collected his first professional multi-homer game Thursday as the Cedar Rapids Kernels defeated the Clinton LumberKings by a final score of 9-1 at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Tyler Watson recorded his second consecutive victory and helped Cedar Rapids (24-9, 56-46) clinch
Kernels Claim 6-3 Victory Thursday
MIDLAND, MICH. - The Cedar Rapids Kernels jumped out to a 6-0 lead Thursday at Dow Diamond and held on for a 6-3 win over the Great Lakes Loons. Tyler Watson pitched six shutout innings for the victory as Cedar Rapids (19-8, 51-45) secured a 2-0 advantage in this three-game
Tyler Watson and Jared Akins join Kernels
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that RHP Brusdar Graterol has been promoted to Fort Myers; LHP Tyler Watson and OF Jared Akins will join the Kernels; and C Robert Molina has been placed on the 7-day DL with a left hand contusion. Brian
Tyler Watson promoted to Fort Myers
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that LHP Tyler Watson has been promoted to Fort Myers of the Florida State League. Brian Maloney, Twins Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the move.Watson has made eight appearances (seven starts) for the Kernels this season,
Kernels Win Rain-Shortened 5-0 Shutout
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Tyler Watson and the Cedar Rapids Kernels shut out the South Bend Cubs, 5-0, in a rain-shortened, six-inning contest Wednesday at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (12-8) clinched the series victory in this three-game set and can sweep South Bend (9-13) in
Offense Heats Up in 8-6 Kernels Triumph
PEORIA, ILL. - After 14 combined runs and over three hours of play, the Cedar Rapids Kernels notched an 8-6 win Tuesday at Dozer Park against the Peoria Chiefs. Ben Rortvedt recorded a career-high four hits and combined with Trey Cabbage and Alex Kirilloff for five doubles, five runs batted
Tyler Watson joins Kernels from Hagerstown
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that LHP Tyler Watson has been acquired from the Nationals as part of the Brandon Kintzler trade and assigned to Cedar Rapids and LHP Domenick Carlini IV has been placed on the 7-day DL, retroactive to July 30th,
Suns' Johnson touches 'em all twice
At this point of the season, it'd be unfair to say anyone is surprised with the power that Daniel Johnson continues to display.The Nationals' No. 26 prospect belted his Class A-leading 15th and 16th homers and drove in three runs to power Class A Hagerstown to an 8-3 victory over Greensboro at