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Walker's blast gives Kernels 2-1 win at Fort Wayne
Jul. 21, 2013 11:38 pm
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Adam Brett Walker hit a two-run home run to dead center in the sixth inning, the only offense the Cedar Rapids Kernels needed in a 2-1 win over the Fort Wayne Tincaps on Sunday afternoon at Parkview Field.
Walker's blast was his Midwest League-leading 21st of the season and third on this six-game road trip. The Kernels improved to 60-37 overall with the win.-
The teams conclude their three-game series Monday night.
Starting pitcher Mason Melotakis (8-3) went the first six innings to get the victory. He allowed a run on four hits and struck out six.
David Hurlbut followed with three hitless relief innings to notch the save.
Here is the game report and boxscore from the Kernels:
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