Kernels sting Bees, brace for Cougars
BURLINGTON - The Cedar Rapids Kernels came to Burlington Thursday night needing two straight wins over the Bees to advance to the second round of the Midwest League playoffs and that’s exactly what they accomplished.
The Kernels sent the Bees home for the season after topping them, 4-2, before 406 fans on a wet night at Community Field in Burlington.
Kernels won the best-of-3 series, 2-1, after losing the first game at home Wednesday.
The victory moves the Kernels into the semifinals of the Midwest League playoffs Saturday night at 6:35 against Kane County at Veterans Memorial Stadium in the Western Division finals in another best-of-3 engagement.
The second and third games (if necessary) are scheduled for Kane County Sunday and Monday.
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