Photos: Cedar Rapids Kernels 2022 season opener vs. Beloit Sky Carp

Photos from the Cedar Rapids Kernels’ season-opening 12-5 win over the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids on Friday, April 9, 2022.

during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Aaron Rozek throws a pitch during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Wander Javier throws to first during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Anthony Prato awaits a pitch during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Christian Encarnacion-Strand makes contact during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Christian Encarnacion-Strand watches a foul ball during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Anthony Prato high fives coaches after scoring a run during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Christian Encarnacion-Strand stands in the batters’ box during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Beloit’s Cody Morisette turns a 4-3 double play during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Beloit manager Jorge Hernandez checks on Victor Mesa Junior after he tripped sliding into third base during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Beloit’s Justin Evans throws a pitch during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Beloit third baseman Dalvy Rosario throws to first during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Bradley Hanner throws a pitch during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Alerick Soularie throws to first during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Beloit’s Hunter Perdue throws a pitch during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. The Kernels defeated the Sky Carp 12-5. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Christian Encarnacion-Strand makes contact during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Christian Encarnacion-Strand celebrates with teammates after hitting his second home run during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Beloit Sky Carp at Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 8, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)