Cougars Downed in Wild Finish
Published on May 20, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GRAND CHUTE, Wisc. - Each team scored twice while down to their final, but it was the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, who scored last in a 7-6 victory over the Kane County Cougars on Sunday afternoon at Fox Cities Stadium.
Clinging to a 5-4 lead with two outs in the ninth inning, Chad Pierce surrendered a two-out single to Jorge Bonifacio before being lifted in place of Seth Harvey (3-0). Harvey coughed up a two-run bomb to Lane Adams, which brought the Cougars (23-21) up to a 6-5 advantage.
Robinson Yambati (1-1) surrendered four runs in the seventh inning which put Wisconsin (27-17) in front, 5-2. Yambati was still on the hill in the bottom of the ninth and issued three walks to fill the bases with two outs for Nick Ramirez. Ramirez hammered a single to right, scoring Brandon Macias and Max Walla, who beat Bonifacio's throw to the plate, giving the Rattlers a 7-6 walk-off win.
Brooks Pounders started for the Cougars and struck out a season-high eight while tossing six innings. He allowed just a run on four hits. David Goforth was the starter for Wisconsin as he coughed up two runs (one earned) on four hits in his five innings. Michael Antonio gave the Cougars their initial lead as he doubled home Adams in the second.
The Cougars finish their road trip on Monday afternoon when they battle the Timber Rattlers from Fox Cities Stadium at 12:05. Right-hander Aaron Brooks (3-4) starts for the Cougars against southpaw Will West (0-0). You can listen to the broadcast on AM 1280 WBIG and www.kccougars.com, beginning with Cougars on Deck at 11:50 a.m. The Cougars return to Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Wednesday, May 23, when they play the Burlington Bees in the start of a three-game series at 6:00 p.m. For tickets, please call (630) 232-8811 or visit www.kccougars.com.
11:50 AM (CT) Pre-Game Show, 12:05 PM First Pitch on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com.
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