MWL1 Kane County Cougars

Cougars Blanked for 1st Time in '11

Published on May 9, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


PEORIA, Ill. - For the first time this season, the Kane County Cougars failed to score a run in a game. They were shut out, 4-0, on Monday afternoon against the Peoria Chiefs at O'Brien Field, losing for the 14th time in 16 games. Leonel Santiago gave the Cougars their seventh quality start in the last 11 games but took the hard-luck loss.

The Cougars managed only two hits and were unable to take advantage of six walks by Peoria pitchers. Ryan Stovall had a first-inning single, and Yowill Espinal had a third-inning bunt single for the only hits. Cam Greathouse (2-2) got the win for the Chiefs (2-2).

Santiago (2-4) delivered his fifth straight quality start but suffered the defeat. He gave up single runs in the sixth and seventh innings and scattered six hits over seven frames. He also walked two and struck out two. The Cougars' starting rotation has a 1.83 ERA in the last 11 games, but the team is 2-9 in that span. Chas Byrne gave up two relief runs in the eighth to account for the 4-0 final.

The Cougars (9-23) return home to start a six-game home stand Tuesday night at 6 CT with the opener of a three-game series against the Beloit Snappers. Sugar Ray Marimon (1-2, 3.71) is scheduled to take the mound opposite Andrei Lobanov (0-1, 6.23). The game will be broadcast on WBIG 1280-AM and online via kccougars.com with pregame coverage starting at 5:45 p.m.

Pre-game Coverage at 5:45 PM (CT), First Pitch at 6:00 PM on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com

Tuesday's Probable Starters RHP Sugar Ray Marimon (1-2, 3.71) Vs. LHP Andrei Lobanov (0-1, 6.23)

WP: Cam Greathouse (2-2) LP: Leonel Santiago (2-4) SV:

T - 2:18 A - 5,102

Leonel Santiago (7IP, 2R)

Notables

- The Cougars have lost 14 of their last 16 games and not scored more than five runs in any of the games.

- The Cougars are 3-7 this season when getting a quality start.

- Ryan Stovall went 1-for-4 and is hitting .405 on the road this season.

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