Metro Sports Report

Shibuya blanks Lumber Kings

CLINTON - With both the Cedar Rapids Kernels and Clinton Lumber Kings already having their postseason plans cemented in place, the Kernels and Lumber Kings still have a three game series in Clinton to play out the string in the regular season.

The first game in the series went to the Kernels, 5-0, Saturday night at Ashford University Field, in a game that took just 1 hour and 56 minutes to complete.

But if the plan was to simply play out the string on the regular season, someone forgot to tell Kernels starting pitcher Tim Shibuya.

Shibuya gave up a two-out single to Dario Pizzano, the Clinton designated hitter, in the first inning and then retired the next 16 hitters he faced. The right-hander struck out six batters and walked one en route to his complete game shutout over the Lumber Kings.

CRAOA looking for new basketball refs

The Cedar Rapids Athletic Officials Association is looking for new basketball officials.

An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant Wood AEA building at 4401 6th Street SW in Cedar Rapids, across the street from Hawkeye Downs.

Regular meetings and training of new officials will begin Oct. 9.

The CRAOA assigns officials for non-varsity basketball games in the Metro area and helps train officials for varsity assignments.

Contact Joel Duffy, 350-9474, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Cory Burkle, 350-8051, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Local players in pro baseball

RYAN SWEENEY (Xavier, Chicago Cubs) - Started in center field Saturday for Kane County and was 1-for-4 in a rehab assignment. Is expected to rejoin the Cubs Sunday when MLB rosters expand to 40 players. Placed on disabled list June 30 with fractured rib. Season stats: G - 44, Avg. - .295, AB - 112, H - 33, HR - 4, RBI - 15, SB - 1.

SCOTT SCHEBLER (Prairie, Rancho Cucamonga (Dodgers)) - Started in right field Saturday night and was 0-for-4 in the Quakes' 4-3 win over Lancaster. Season stats: G - 123, Avg. - .296, AB - 473, H - 140, HR - 27, RBI - 91, SB - 15.

KELLEN SWEENEY (Jefferson, Lansing (Blue Jays)) - Started at third base Saturday and was 0-for-3 with a run scored in the Lugnuts' 5-4 win over West Michigan. Season stats: G - 107, Avg. - .182, AB - 346, H - 63, HR - 5, RBI - 31, SB - 1.

ANDREW HANSE (Linn-Mar, Bowling Green (Rays)) - Pitched 2.2 no-hit innings and struck out one to pick up his third save Saturday in the Hot Rods' 5-3 win over Lake County. Season stats: W - 1. L - 0. Sv - 3. ERA - 0.49. G - 10. IP - 18.1. H - 13. BB - 2. SO - 21.

CHAD CHRISTENSEN (Washington, GCL Twins (Twins)) - Season completed. Season stats: G - 47, Avg. - .235, AB - 162, H - 38, HR - 3, RBI - 21, SB - 4.

JON KELLER (Xavier, GCL Orioles (Orioles)) - Season completed. Season stats: W - 1. L - 2. Sv - 0. ERA - 4.11. G - 6. IP - 15.1. H - 17. BB - 2. SO - 18.

DAKOTA FREESE (Washington, Oakland) - Signed with A's out of June draft, but spent summer on disabled list with shoulder injury.

Jacobus helps Cougars trim Warriors

Kennedy quarterback Derek Jacobus made up for lost time Friday night, leading the Cougars to a 14-10 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington at Kingston Stadium.

It was the first season-opening win for Kennedy since 2008, and it was engineered by a player who missed the entire 2012 campaign.

Jacobus sat out last fall with a shoulder injury he suffered during the pre-season while working as a receiver.