The South Bend Cubs scratched across a pair of runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to rally past the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 2-1, Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Midwest League Western Division championship playoff series.
The Cedar Rapids Kernels have qualified for the Midwest League playoffs all nine years they have been affiliated with the Minnesota Twins. This year’s team plays South Bend in the Western Division finals, which begin Tuesday.
South Bend beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels in Sunday’s regular-season finale, 9-2. The Kernels went 73-58 overall. These teams face off in the Midwest League playoffs, beginning Tuesday night.
Photos from the South Bend Cubs’ 9-3 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
A look at local, area and former University of Iowa baseball players in the affiliated minor leagues and major leagues.
The Cedar Rapids Kernels beat Wisconsin in five of six games of their Midwest League series this week. It’s a good sign for a ballclub prepping for the upcoming playoffs.
Kernels win series finale, 7-3
Cedar Rapids Kernels pitcher Jon Olsen was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2018, but didn’t begin his pro baseball career until last season because of injuries and the COVID pandemic. After a second Tommy John surgery in the offseason, he’s back again and grateful.
Cedar Rapids Kernels shortstop Brooks Lee was the first-round draft pick of the Minnesota Twins recently, the eighth overall selection. Despite going 2 1/2 months between games after his college season ended, Lee has done nothing but hit since he turned pro.
Cedar Rapids Kernels relief pitcher Matt Mullenbach has had a ton of pleasant memories emerge this 2022 season. The Waukee graduate is pitching near home, pitching very well and got to pitch last week at the Field of Dreams.
Movie magic and baseball: a classic American experience
The Quad Cities River Bandits beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7-2, Tuesday night in the first minor-league baseball game played at the Field of Dreams. It was an amazing experience for everyone.
Photos from the Field of Dreams Minor League Baseball game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and Quad Cities River Bandits near Dyersville, Iowa.
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