Walden seeks 100 mph plus velocity for Kernels
Cedar Rapids pitcher Jordan Walden hopes to push his fastball past 100 mph this season after a 100 mph showing in the Pioneer League. He sits around 93 to 96 mph in the Midwest League and aims to 101 later, with 3.12 ERA and 2-5 record through 10 starts. Walden credits progress to arm strength and coaching as he works on slider and change up.
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Djokovic Faces Gulbis in Roland Garros Quarterfinal
Novak Djokovic, the No. 3 seed, advances to a Roland Garros quarterfinal against Ernests Gulbis after consecutive straight-set wins. Gulbis, 19, upset James Blake and is timed to challenge the defending point. Djokovic reflects on confidence and historic Grand Slam success as Nadal looms later in the tournament.
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Kennedy and Xavier seek return trips to state soccer finals
Cedar Rapids Xavier hosts Dubuque Wahlert in a regional final while Kennedy visits Linn-Mar in a Class 2A matchup. The Saints seek a third straight 1A title, and the Cougars aim to defend a runner-up status in 2A as regional finals unfold tonight.
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Kernels Rally Falls Short In Ninth Against Kane County
Cedar Rapids trailed 4-0 before a late charge in the eighth and ninth inning. Efran Navarro delivered a two run single with two outs in the ninth, but Kane County held on for a 4-3 win as Cedar Rapids dropped to 22 33 with the loss. Andrew Romine collected two singles and reached base four times.
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Kernels fall as Reckling shines despite loss
Gordie Gronkowski went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a triple, but the Kernels were unable to plate runs in support of Trevor Reckling who pitched six innings allowing no earned runs on two hits with four strikeouts and five walks. Eddie McKiernan took the loss after Cobb belted a two run homer. The series continues at 7 p.m. today.
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Wings veterans chase fourth Stanley Cup in Detroit
Detroit fans gather as Nicklas Lidstrom and teammates Maltby Draper Holmstrom and McCarty push toward a fourth title in 11 seasons. The Red Wings lead the Penguins 3 1 in the series after a 2 1 win in Pittsburgh and aim to seal the championship at home.
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