Almora Debuts in Cougars Loss
Published on May 22, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
PEORIA, Ill. - 2012 first-round draft choice Albert Almora made his debut for the Kane County Cougars on Wednesday night at Dozer Park and produced three hits in a 9-2 loss to the Peoria Chiefs.
After singling in his first at-bat, Almora put the Cougars (20-23) on the board in the top of the third as he bounced a double down the third base line to drive in Gioskar Amaya. Dan Vogelbach followed by doubling into right-center, scoring Almora with the second and final run of the night from the Cougars.
By that point, the Cougars were already trailing as Michael Heesch (2-4) was tagged for five runs in the first two innings. Ildemaro Vargas and Jacob Wilson reached with one out in the first on consecutive singles. Two batters later, Patrick Wisdom walked to load the bases. Michael Swinson walloped the first pitch over Bijan Rademacher's head in right to unload the bags, giving Peoria (22-21) a 3-0 cushion.
Two more came home for the Chiefs in the second. Casey Rasmus singled while Nick Martini reached on an error. They both scored after a base hit from Vargas. Heesch settled down and only gave up one hit the rest of the night as he worked 6.2 innings.
Kurt Heyer (3-2) lasted seven for Peoria despite coughing up 10 hits. Peoria put the game away by adding a pair of runs in each of the last innings. Eddie Orozco surrendered two in the seventh while Brian Smith allowed two in the eighth.
The Cougars and Chiefs play game two of their three-game series in Peoria on Thursday night at 6:30. Right-hander Dillon Maples (0-0) starts for the Cougars against fellow righty Silfredo Garcia (1-0). The Cougars are back home on Saturday, May 25, to battle the Beloit Snappers in a doubleheader, beginning at 3:30 p.m. For tickets, please call (630) 232-8811 or visit www.kccougars.com.
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