Timber Rattlers strike back at Kernels, 5-2

Appleton, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers broke open a 2-2 tied game in the bottom of the sixth inning with a solo HR by Peter Fatse and never looked back in a 5-2 win over the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Wednesday afternoon in Appleton. Fatse also drove in two insurance runs in the bottom of the eighth with a triple and finished the game 3-4 with 3 RBI.

The Kernels were held to just five hits by Wisconsin pitchers as Mike Trout extended his hitting streak to 11 games, going 2-4 with a stolen base. Luis Jimenez continues to swing a hot bat, driving in two runs on a single in the first and has 8 RBI in his last five games.

Kernels starter Orangel Arenas (0-3) took the loss, allowing three runs on five hits over 5.2 IP. Wisconsin reliever Efrain Nieves (1-2) held the Kernels to two hits over four innings and Chad Robinson worked around three walks in the ninth for his first save.

The Kernels and Timber Rattlers wrap up their three game series on Thursday night at 6:35 pm. John Rodgers brings you all the action on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM. Fans may listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com.

After a three game series at Burlington, the Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium and open a seven game home stand on Tuesday, April 27 with games against Clinton and Kane County.

Tickets are available on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.