Bats Squander Bartlett's Strong Start
Published on August 6, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
Burlington, Iowa - The Kane County Cougars (55-57, 20-23) dropped the rubber game of a three-game series, 2-1, against the Burlington Bees (44-66, 14-27) on Monday night at Community Field.
For the second straight time to the mound, Cougar starter Cole Bartlett tossed seven innings, allowing only two runs. The right-hander scattered eight hits, struck out two and walked none. However, Bartlett (3-2) suffered the loss.
The Cougars backed Bartlett with a run in the top of the first inning. Yoel Yanqui reached on a one-out single. Tim Susnara drove in Yanqui with a two-out base hit, giving the Cougars a 1-0 advantage.
The Bees scored both of their runs in the bottom of the first. With one out, Leonardo Rivas doubled. Orlando Martinez followed with a single, advancing Rivas to third. The next hitter, Kevin Williams, doubled to plate both runners and push Burlington ahead, 2-1.
Bees' starter Michael Santos (3-1) made the lead stand up. He tossed five innings of one-run ball with four hits, three strikeouts and no walks. Former Cougar Anfernee Benitez hurled 1.1 innings of shutout ball out of the bullpen. Eduardo Del Rosario earned an eight-out save without allowing a hit and striking out five batters.
After Bartlett finished seven innings for the Cougars on the mound, Kyler Stout tossed a scoreless eighth inning.
The Cougars head home for a seven-game homestand, beginning on Wednesday night with a three-game series against the Peoria Chiefs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. It will be "Half-Price Hump Day." Reserved and lawn seats, select food items and select souvenir items will be 50% off. Purchase tickets by calling 630-232-8811 or on kccougars.com.
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