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Zander Wiel, Jaylin Davis go deep as Cedar Rapids Kernels blast Lake County
EASTLAKE, Ohio — Zander Wiel hit a three-run home run, and the Cedar Rapids Kernels beat the Lake County Captains, 8-1, Thursday afternoon in Midwest League baseball at Classic Park.
It's the third consecutive win for Cedar Rapids (47-43 overall, 11-10 second half). The teams conclude their three-game series Friday night.
Luis Arraez went 3-for-5 with a run and RBI for a second straight game for the Kernels. His season batting average now is up to .336.
Jaylin Davis also homered for a second consecutive game. Starting pitcher Lachlan Wells (2-1) threw shutout ball over six innings, striking out eight, to pick up the victory.
Max Cordy finished up, notching his first MWL save.
Cedar Rapids Kernels first baseman Zander Wiel (21) tosses the ball to the pitcher covering first base for an out during the first inning of their game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Apr. 7, 2016. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
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