The Cedar Rapids Kernels took out some of their frustrations from the past road trip on the Burlington Bees with a 15-3 win at Perfect Game Field on Wednesday night. The Kernels scored 11 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, capped by a grand slam by Terrell Alliman that won Mike Schweitzer of Cedar Rapids $10,000 as part of Mix 96.5 FM/WMT AM 600 Winning Wednesday.
Mike Schweitzer and Kernels GM Jack Roeder after Mike won $10K as part of Mix 96.5 FM/WMT AM 600 Winning Wednesday. (Scott Wilson/Cedar Rapids Kernels)
When Mike Schweitzer of Cedar Rapids came to the Kernels game against the Burlington Bees on Wednesday night, he had no idea he would walk away with $10,000. He needs to thank Kernels outfielder Terrell Alliman, who hit a grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning, which was the correct feat to win Mike $10,000 as part of Mix 96.5 FM/WMT AM 600 Winning Wednesday.
One lucky fan, age 18 and older, will win this 1 carat, three stone princess anniversary bandfrom Rogers Jewlers as part of Fan Appreciation Night on Thursday, September 2! 2010 Promotions
Bring your thirst to the ballpark on 100.7 The Fox Thirsty Thursday where 12 oz. draft beer is $1.50 and bottled soda and water are two bucks. 2010 Daily Specials
Kernels GM Jack Roeder is retiring after 20 years and the Kernels want to 'Pack the Park' for Jack's final regular season home game. The first 1,000 fans receive a free Jack Roeder Coffee Mug. Plus, the Kernels will wear special 'Roeder' jerseys that will be sold via a silent auction with the proceeds to a charity of Jack's choice. Gates open at 5:00 pm! 2010 Promotions
The Kernels are back in the playoffs for the fourth straight year! As the first half MWL West Champions, the Kernels will have home field in the first round and host their first game on Thursday, September 9 at 6:35 pm at Perfect Game Field, against the second half wild card team.