Second-youngest Kernel nails shutout closer role
Eddie McKiernan, 19, steps into Cedar Rapids Kernels closer duties after injury, posting seven straight scoreless appearances with a win and five saves. The California native, praised for strike throwing and a growing breaking ball, is noted for maturity beyond his years and a big heart.
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Groth sparks Kernels in 10-3 win over Quad Cities
Cedar Rapids rookie Ryan Groth, a former Angels Orem draft pick from Oral Roberts, reached base five times in a 10-3 victory over Quad Cities. Groth is 4-for-5 with two walks, three runs and two RBIs in two games, prompting talk of a quick move toward higher levels.
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Fresno State reaches finals in College World Series
Fresno State clinched a spot in the national championship by defeating North Carolina 6 1 in Omaha. Tommy Mendonca drove in four runs and Clayton Allison allowed one run over six innings. The Bulldogs, 45 30, will face Georgia 44 23 1 in the best of three series starting today.
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Federer May Face Underdog Challenge at Wimbledon
Bjorn Borg notes Federer’s Wimbledon reign could be jeopardized while Sampras and Nadal insist he remains the man to beat on grass. Federer begins Centre Court bid for a sixth straight title as his 59 match grass streak and recent struggles loom over expectations despite top ranking since 2004.
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Cedar Rapids U19 Boys cruise to 8-0 regional win
The Cedar Rapids Soccer Association U19 Boys defeated Minot Force 8-0 at the U.S. Youth Soccer Region II Championships in Rockford Illinois. CASA U19 earned a Midwest regional berth by winning the Iowa State Championship and will compete for a national title July 22-27 in Little Rock Arkansas.
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United States advances to World Cup qualifiers semifinal
The United States beat Barbados 1 0 in Bridgetown to win the home and away series 9 0 on aggregate. Eddie Lewis scored in the 21st minute off Freddy Adu through ball as Adu debuted in a World Cup qualifier. The U S has outscored Barbados 20 0 across four meetings.
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