Cougar Earns Promotion to Wilmington
Published on May 31, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, IL - The Kane County Cougars, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, have announced that pitcher Dusty Odenbach has been promoted to Class-A Advanced Wilmington, while pitcher Santiago Garrido has joined the club from the Royals' extended spring training complex in Arizona. Garrido is active for this evening's 6 p.m. game against the Lake County Captains in Ohio. The Cougars begin a six-game road trip this evening and return home next Tuesday to commence a six-game homestand at Elfstrom Stadium.
Odenbach (8th round, 2009) was one of just two southpaws in the Cougars' pitching corps this month, as Jon Keck is the only remaining left-hander available on the current roster. In 14 games this season, Odenbach posted a 2-1 record and 2.30 ERA while leading the bullpen in innings with 27.1 frames worked. Odenbach joins infielder Steven Caseres as the second Cougar to receive a promotion to Wilmington this season, and the first member of Kane County's Opening Day roster to do so.
Garrido (Non-drafted free agent, 2007) begins his fifth professional season after spending 2010 at Idaho Falls (Rookie Advanced). Last summer, Garrido was 2-3 with a 6.06 ERA in 12 appearances (ten of which were starts) for the Chukars.
An updated roster is attached with this release.
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NEXT HOMESTAND BEGINS WITH BARK IN THE PARK ON JUNE 7: The Cougars return home next Tuesday, June 7 to kick off a six-game homestand. Promotions set for that homestand include Bark in the Park on June 7, as fans can bring their favorite four-legged friend to Elfstrom Stadium for the 6:30 p.m. game that evening. The first 1,500 fans through the gates at the June 8 game will receive a set of Cougars trading cards, courtesy of Provena Mercy Medical Center. Star Trek Theme Night takes place on Friday, June 10 and is the first of two straight nights with post-game fireworks shows. Sunday's 1 p.m. game is a Sunday Funday, sponsored by Dave and Buster's! Free, kid-friendly activities will be held inside the ballpark beginning when the gates open at noon. Fans can order tickets for any dates on the upcoming homestand by calling (630) 232-8811 or visiting kccougars.com.
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