Cougars, Burlington Cancelled by Rain
August 10, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
BURLINGTON, Iowa - The Kane County Cougars' finale of a four-game series Tuesday night against the Burlington Bees at Community Field was cancelled due to rain. It will not be made up, as the two teams do not play each other again before the end of the regular season.
The Cougars won the first three games of the set, outscoring the Bees, 31-10. They have won nine of their last 12 games and 24 of their last 36 and entered Tuesday with a 2.5-game lead over Clinton for the Western Division's top 2nd-half playoff spot. The Cougars (26-17, 58-54) continue their road trip Wednesday night at 6:35 CT when they open a three-game set against the Cedar Rapids Kernels (24-18, 67-43). Murphy Smith (6-0, 4.08) is scheduled to face Max Russell (1-1, 4.09). The game will be broadcast on WBIG 1280-AM and online at www.kccougars.com with pre-game coverage starting at 6:20 p.m.
6:20 PM (CT) Pre-Game Show, 6:35 First Pitch on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com Wednesday's Probable Starters RH Murphy Smith (6-0, 4.08) Vs. LH Max Russell (1-1, 4.09)
Notables
- Conner Crumbliss has a 10-game hitting streak and is 15-for-41 (.366) during it.
- Anthony Aliotti has a seven-game hitting streak and is 9-for-31 (.290) during it.
- Cougars manager Aaron Nieckula (271) is five wins shy of passing Lynn Jones (275 from '94-'97) for most wins by a Cougars skipper.
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