Kernels crush Burlington in late onslaught after no-hitter scare
Cedar Rapids Kernels erase a no-hitter illusion with a 14 run outburst against Burlington, led by Greg Porter and Damaso Espino as five pitchers used. Newcomer Matt Lincoln earned the win while Angel Sanchez and Alberto Callaspo fueled the offense with timely hits. Umpire Scott Behn subbed in, and Erick Aybar returned from concussion to play shortstop.
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Angel Sanchez
Greg Porter
Kernels
Todd Claus
Bayliss
Abruzzo
Claus
Leonardo D’amico
James Holcomb
Matt Lincoln
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Peoria
Donnie Murphy
Adam Pavkovich
Damaso Espino
Sanchez
Quan Cosby
Alberto Callaspo
Cosby
Pavkovich
Callaspo
Jared Abruzzo
Bernard Stephens
Espino
Porter
Jake Mathis
Erick Aybar
Aybar
Mathis
Kevin Jenkins
Caleb Maher
Jenkins
Tim Frend
Matt Tupman
Stephens
Frend
Tupman
Kila Kaaihue
Bi Stephens
Murphy
Kaashue
Dvorsky
Graham
Weed
French
Lytle
Abram
Jenkinss Maher
Totais
E—Espino
Sf—Murphy
Kaaihue
Sb—Tupman
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Kernels vs Bees Opens Crappy Night at Memorial Stadium
Cedar Rapids Kernels host Burlington Bees at Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m. for game two of a four game set. Gates open 6 p.m. Wacky Wednesday features clips of crappy movies and songs with crappy prizes for unlucky fans. Birdzerk appears Thursday. fireworks Friday. Tickets from 4 to 7 dollars. Radio on KCRG 1600 AM and online.
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Cedar Rapids Kernels
Burlington Bees
Memorial Stadium
Kernels
Bees
Birdzerk
Kemels.com
Iowa Elite sweeps EDEN PRAIRIE in Tri-State Softball challenge
The Iowa Elite All-Star team swept Minnesota and Wisconsin in a three-state softball event. Katie Reichling Arin Pershing and Marisa Jensen pitched shutouts in 1-0 and 2-0 wins. Reichling and Pershing combined for a one hitter while Jensen and Pershing held Wisconsin. Southeast Polk's Jenna Wilkin contributed three hits.
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Linn-Mar
Reichling
Pershing
Minnesota
Jensen
Iowa
Stephanie Howe
Northeast
Southeast Polk
Jenna Wilkin
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Downs Jumble leads as four races remain in season championship chase. Martin Ballard, Brian Franks, Curt Van Der Wal and Henecke top the standings, with 50 48 46 point scale and consistent top fives shaping the race. Duggan Wennermark and Mudd also push, while tire costs and strategic buys loom large for teams in final four events.
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Martin Ballard
Marengo
Brian Franks
Central City
Henecke
Curt van der Wal
van der Wal
Mudd and
Korsmo
Wennermark
Duggan
Mudd
Jeff.dahn
Gazetters
Brian Ray
the Gazette Sportsman
Johnny Mudd
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Downs
Oskaloosa
Seaneeesesenersaee
Andy Duggan
Marion
Scott Wennermark
John Henecke
Surprise British winner hints at PGA odds this year
PGA field remains open with Ben Curtis-like surprises possible as Oak Hill hosts the PGA. Furyk, Woods, Els, Love, Mickelson and Perry all seek major titles amid talk of a repeat of 1969 when multiple players won majors without prior wins. Weather and course setup at Oak Hill add uncertainty as names like Beem and Toms vie for Presidents Cup notes and player of the year contention.
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Ben Curtis
Royal St. George’s
George Archer
Orville Moody
Tony Jacklin
Raymond Floyd
PGA
Woods
Hazeltine
Tiger Woods
Phil Mickelsons
Davis Love
Ernie Els
Furyk
Weir
Davis Love III
Kenny Perry
Vijay Singh
David Toms
Perry
Colonial
Annika Sorenstam
Memorial
Jack Nicklaus
Ben Hogan
Gene Sarazen
Oak Hill
Curtis Strange
Nicklaus
Brad Faxon
Peter Jacobsen
Jay Haas
Phil Mickelson
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Jeremy Sparling
Behn
South Bend
Jeff. Johnson
Gazettecommunications.com
KCRG
Spratt
Mindy Heidgerken
North Scott
Wilkin
Heidgerken
Iowa City High
Jessica Elliott
Rich Beem
Mickelson
South Africa
Jerry Kelly
Bob Estes
Charles Howell III
Fred Funk
Jeff Sluman
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