Bandits Drop Series Finale with Cougars 3-1
Published on August 24, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - The Quad Cities River Bandits scored just one run in their final game of four with the Kane County Cougars. The Bandits took an early one run lead in the second but the Cougars return fired with a three run bottom half which proved to be the final tally of 3-1.
The River Bandits only run came off of a solo home run hit by Rainel Rosario, his fifth.
Eric Fornataro (7-14) was charged with his 14th loss of the season after he surrendered three runs on six hits through 5.2 innings of work for Quad Cities. Dan Calhoun shut the door for the Bandits striking out two batters in 2.1 innings of work.
Chris Mederos (6-5) picked up his sixth win by throwing seven strong. He surrendered one run on four hits and fanned seven. Jose Guzman (17) picked up his 17th save by throwing just one-third of an inning for Kane County.
The Bandits head to Clinton for four games in three days. They will make-up the Friday, August 20th rainout between the two teams. The River Bandits and LumberKings start their four-game set on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Alliant Enegery Field.
UP NEXT: The River Bandits are back in the Midwest League Playoffs and you can be there for all of the excitement of postseason baseball! Individual and group tickets are now on sale to catch your Bandits in the playoffs. Lock-in your seats or group today by calling the River Bandits box office at (563) 3-BANDIT or logging on to RiverBandits.com.
Midwest League Stories from August 24, 2010
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