6 runs in the 3rd move Beloit past Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-1

BELOIT, Wis. — The Beloit Snappers scored six times in the third inning and went on to pop the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-1, Thursday night at Pohlman Field.

The Kernels (30-23) actually outhit Beloit in the game, 9-8, but scored just an unearned run in the sixth. LaMonte Wade singled leading off, went to second on an outfield error, to third on a groundout and scored on a J.J. Fernandez sacrifice fly.

Starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez (1-7) retired six of the first seven Beloit hitters but walked Jesus Lopez leading off the fateful third. Trent Gilbert had a two-run triple and Brett Siddall a three-run home run in the inning.

Rodriguez was charged with all seven Snappers runs in four innings of work. He allowed seven hits, walked one and struck out two.

Anthony McIver, Sam Gibbons and Michael Theofanopoulos did combine for four shutout relief innings for the Kernels, who begin a six-game homestand Friday night at 6:35 against the Peoria Chiefs.