MWL1 Kane County Cougars

Cougars Clobbered by Kernels

Published on June 3, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


GENEVA, Ill. - A 4-0 lead early in the ballgame didn't hold for the Kane County Cougars as they fell victim to a 10-4 defeat at the hands of the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Monday night at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

Gioskar Amaya kicked off the bottom of the first with a single and advanced around the bases after knocks from Albert Almora and Jeimer Candelario, putting the Cougars (25-30) on top. Mason Melotakis (5-2) allowed three more to the Cougars in the bottom of the second.

Reggie Golden started the frame by blasting a solo homer to left-center, giving the Cougars a 2-0 cushion. David Bote reached on a base on balls and scored on a throwing error from second baseman Joel Licon. Almora reached on a fielder's choice and crossed the dish after a base hit from Rock Shoulders.

Dillon Maples did all he could to keep the Cougars on top. Maples tossed five innings without allowing a run. He only surrendered two hits while posting seven strikeouts. Lendy Castillo (0-4) took over the sixth and the lead quickly evaporated.

Castillo coughed up a leadoff double to Dalton Hicks then walked four of the next five hitters which plated two runs. JD Williams tied the game with a two-run single while Candido Pimentel put the Kernels (36-20) on top as he bounced a ball off the glove of Castillo, allowing Jeremidas Pineda to come home.

In the seventh, the Kernels pulled away with their first seven batters reaching, five of them coming home to score. Pineda drew a bases loaded walk to bring home Tyler Grimes. Williams reached on an error from Amaya which allowed two to cross the plate. Pimentel and Adam Brett Walker also each drove in a run.

The Cougars begin a six-game road trip on Wednesday night at 6:30 from Community Field against the Burlington Bees. Right-hander Pierce Johnson (3-4) will start for the Cougars against fellow righty Aaron Newcomb (1-3). The Cougars return to Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Tuesday, June 11, when they welcome the Burlington Bees to town. For tickets, please call (630) 232-8811 or visit www.kccougars.com.

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