Series Preview: Peoria @ Kernels

The Kernels begin a four game series with the Peoria Chiefs, the Chicago Cubs minor leaguers tonight at 6:35 p.m at Perfect Game Field.

The Kernels trail 2nd place Peoria by four games in the standings.

Here are the pitching matchups:

Friday at 6:35 p.m

PEO: LHP AUSTIN KIRK (3-1, 1.94)

CR: RHP JUSTIN LA TEMPA (1-3, 3.58)

Saturday at 7:05 p.m.

PEO: RHP DALLAS BEELER (1-1, 1.78)

CR: RHP BRIAN DIEMER (5-3, 2.64)

Sunday at 2:05 p.m.

PEO: RHP SU-MIN JUNG (2-1, 5.82)

CR: LHP MAX RUSSELL (4-3, 2.41)

Monday at 2:05 p.m.

PEO: LHP CAM GREATHOUSE (3-3, 3.76) VS

RHP HEATH NICHOLS (2-4, 4.63)

It doesn't look like we'll see the Cubs' first round pick Hayden Simpson in the series. Simpson pitched against the Kernels on opening night in Peoria. However, leftie Graham Hicks could start either Sunday or Monday. He is on his way back off the disabled list.