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Grey Named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week

September 6, 2017 - Midwest League (MWL1) - Kane County Cougars News Release


Grey Named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week
Grey Named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week
(Kane County Cougars)

GENEVA, Ill. - Kane County Cougars pitcher Connor Grey has been named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for August 28-September 4, the league announced on Tuesday.

Grey pitched a perfect game for the Cougars on Friday, September 1, retiring all 27 batters faced with exactly 100 pitches including eight strikeouts. Not only was Friday the first time a Cougars pitcher has thrown a perfect game, but it was also the first by an Arizona Diamondbacks Minor Leaguer and the first by a Midwest League pitcher since 2004.

Selected in the 20th round of the 2016 Draft, Grey attended St. Bonaventure University in New York where he set the single-season strikeout record, fanning 95 batters in 92 innings of work during the 2016 season. The right-hander earned Pioneer League mid-season All-Star Honors as a member of the Missoula Osprey last season.

The Cougars begin their post-season run tonight as they open the open the best-of-three series on the road against the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Perfect Game Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM. Game two will take place at Northwestern Medicine Field on Thursday, September 7 at 6:30 PM and a third "if necessary" game would also take place at home on Friday evening at 6:30 PM. Kane County is looking to bring home their first Midwest League Championship since 2014, vying for the third league championship in franchise history.

Tickets for all playoff games are available now by calling 630-232-8811 or by ordering online at kccougars.com.

For updates throughout the playoffs follow the Cougars on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the Kane County Cougars

The Cougars, Class-A Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, have been at the forefront of family-friendly entertainment since 1991. In 2015, the franchise became the first Class-A team in Minor League Baseball history to welcome 11 million fans through the gates. A total of 159 former Cougars have reached the Major Leagues including Miguel Cabrera, Nelson Cruz, Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez and Kyle Schwarber.





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