Cougars Clip Chiefs in 10

Published on June 3, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release

GENEVA, Ill. - A 5-5 tie was broken in the bottom of the 10th inning on a two-out flare to right-center by Lane Adams providing the Kane County Cougars with a 6-5 triumph over the Peoria Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

Sterling Peralta (0-2) retired the first two batters in the bottom of the 10th with ease before surrendering a triple to Danny Mateo, which put the winning run at third. After Jorge Bonifacio drew a walk, Adams cashed in an opportunity to be the hero as he floated a ball just out of the reach of right fielder Oliver Zapata to score Mateo.

Peoria (25-32) sent the game into extra innings by coming from behind to even the score at 5-5 in the eighth. Malcom Culver relieved after Kellen Moen after seven innings and uncorked a game-tying, two-run blast to Javier Baez. Culver didn't allow another run before turning the game over to Matt Ridings (4-2), who worked a perfect top of the 10th.

Justin Trapp put the Cougars (30-27) on top initially as he cranked a two-run shot in the bottom of the third. RBI doubles by Orlando Calixte and Kenny Swab put the Cougars up by three in the fourth. Moen fanned eight hitters in his seven frames without walking a batter. He gave up three runs including a homer to Zapata in the fifth.

The Cougars are at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Monday night when they battle the Chiefs (Chicago Cubs Affiliate) at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, please call (630) 232-8811 or visit www.kccougars.com. Right-hander Brooks Pounders (3-1) starts for the Cougars against fellow righty Ben Wells (3-2). You can listen to the broadcast on AM 1280 WBIG and www.kccougars.com, beginning with Cougars on Deck at 6:15 p.m.

6:15 PM (CT) Pre-Game Show, 6:30 First Pitch on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com.

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