Baez Sharp as Cougars Stop Snappers
Published on May 26, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - Angel Baez earned his first professional victory in his Cougars' debut as the Kane County Cougars scored a 5-1 victory over the Beloit Snappers on Saturday night at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.
Baez (1-0) entered the contest with an 0-15 lifetime record, but he hurled six strong innings while limiting the Snappers (28-21) to a run on just three hits. Baez walked three and stuck out seven in the ballgame while the only run he surrendered came in the third on a sac fly from Eddie Rosario.
By then, the Cougars (27-22) were already enjoying a sizable lead. Steven Gruver (3-4) only lasted three frames and had much trouble in the second and third. Consecutive errors in the second by Miguel Sano allowed the first two Kane County hitters to reach. Dean Espy walked to load the bases with no outs.
After Edul Escobar fanned, Murray Watts ripped a double to left-center, unloading the bases, giving the Cougars a 3-0 advantage. Runey Davis doubled home Watts to cap a four-run second. Escobar's third-inning two-bagger drew Lane Adams to the plate which ended up finishing the scoring. The Cougars didn't get another man on base after the third as the Beloit bullpen worked five perfect frames. Robinson Yambati (S, 1) nailed down the final three innings for the Cougars without giving up a run.
The Cougars are at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Sunday night when they battle the Snappers in the second of a four-game series at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, please call (630) 232-8811 or visit www.kccougars.com. Right-hander Aaron Brooks (3-5) starts for the Cougars against southpaw Jason Wheeler (5-1). You can listen to the broadcast on AM 1280 WBIG and www.kccougars.com, beginning with Cougars on Deck at 6:15 p.m.
6:15 PM (CT) Pre-Game Show, 6:30 First Pitch on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com .
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