The Cedar Rapids Kernels will begin the first round of the Midwest League playoffs Wednesday, Sept. 4 against the Quad Cities River Bandits in Davenport.

The second game of the three-game series will be played on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The third game, if necessary, would be played in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Sept. 6.

Eight teams will make the Midwest League playoffs. The semifinals are scheduled for Sept. 7-8-9 and the league finals are planned for Sept. 11-12-14-15-16.

The semifinals are best-of-3. The finals are best-of-5.

The Kernels will be seeking their first Midwest League title since 1994.