Hawkeyes secure hosting for NCAA softball regional
Iowa earns a No. 4 seed in its regional and will host Pearl Field this weekend with No. 1 Nebraska, No. 2 Oregon State, No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 5 Wisconsin, and No. 6 Illinois-Chicago also in the field. Tournament play begins Thursday with times to be announced.
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Kernels show improvement after tough stretch
Cedar Rapids Kernels beat Beloit 64 to start turning around a nine game losing streak. Manager Todd Claus cites the team’s struggles in one run games, noting 10 losses in 11 decided by a single run and several losses in opponents final at bats.
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Kernels rely on bullpen by committee for final outs
The Kernels lack a true closer with six relievers recording saves this season. Mark O'Sullivan started the year in the closer role but struggled, leaving the endgame to a committee of relievers.
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Kernels Rally But Fall Short To Beloit In Six
Beloit leads 3 0 after four innings then extends to 5 3. Kernels surge with Mathis Kotchman McPherson and Turner keying a late push. Chavez and Boyd add late runs as Beloit holds on for win.
Kernels face Beloit in late game at Veterans Memorial Stadium
Kernels host Beloit Snappers at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 6 30 p m in a four game set. Joe Torres 4 1 with a 1 44 ERA starts for the Kernels against Beloit ace Mike Jones 2 0 3 10. Tickets 4 to 7. Radio on KCRG AM 1600 and online.
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Kernels bullpen shines despite closer uncertainty
Steve Andrade blew a save against Burlington as Cedar Rapids relies on a rotating bullpen. Relievers own a 2.31 ERA while manager Claus notes no dedicated closer and emphasizes small improvements. Melgarejo exited early Sunday after a noninjury incident, with Mathis leading league hits and doubles.
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Kernels rally past Beloit as Kotchman drives in runs
Cedar Rapids Kernels overcome an early Beloit lead to win 6 4 behind a two run double by Kotchman and a multi hit performance from Justin Turner. Steven Shell earned the win with six innings of three earned runs allowed while Dan Mozingo and Steve Andrade closed. Turner went 3 for 4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
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Trinidad Eyes Hopkins Rematch After Cherifi KO
Felix Trinidad said he wants a rematch with Bernard Hopkins after stopping Hacine Cherifi in the fourth round in San Juan. Trinidad, 41-1, dominated Cherifi and called Hopkins a target following Hopkins’ prior unanimous decision loss to him.
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Thieleke Aims to Boost Hawkeyes Baseball Coaching
Thieleke mirrors early coaching study as he coaches at Iowa. He recalls moving from Mount Mercy to Iowa, the desire to coach baseball, and views a Big Ten tournament bid as a key step rather than the final goal. He compares his freshman year at Iowa to the current season and emphasizes learning from coaches at all levels.
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