Cougars Drop Finale in Quad Cities
Published on August 1, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa - The Kane County Cougars' streak of consecutive winning series ended at three on Monday night after a 3-0 loss against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park. The Cougars totaled just four hits in the game, and they committed three errors on defense after making just two total in their previous six games.
Yordano Ventura (2-4) took the loss. He gave up a pair of two-out RBI doubles -- in the first to Cody Stanley and in the third to Oscar Taveras -- over 3 2/3 innings. Antonio Cruz contributed 3 1/3 scoreless relief innings, and Chase Boruff got touched for an unearned run in the bottom of the eighth.
Despite totaling just three hits through eight innings, the Cougars still had a shot when the game ended. They loaded the bases with one out in the ninth before Cheslor Cuthbert struck out and Jake Kuebler flied out. Kuebler had a pair of doubles to lead the team's quiet attack. Anthony Ferrara (10-5) notched the win, and Aiden Lucas posted his 10th save. The Cougars (21-15, 49-56) continue their seven-game road trip Tuesday night at 7 CT when they open a four-game series against the Beloit Snappers (17-19, 55-51). Jason Adam (4-6, 5.07) is scheduled to face Manuel Soliman (5-7, 3.87). The game will be broadcast on WBIG 1280-AM and online via kccougars.com with pregame coverage starting at 6:45 p.m. Pre-game Coverage at 6:45 PM (CT), First Pitch at 7:00 PM on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com
Tuesday's Probable Starters RHP Jason Adam (4-6, 5.07) Vs. RHP Manuel Soliman (5-7, 3.87)
WP: Anthony Ferrara (10-5) LP: Yordano Ventura (2-4) SV: Aiden Lucas (10)
T - 2:44 A - 2,182
Jake Kuebler (2-for-4, 2 2B)
Notables
- Cheslor Cuthbert went 0-for-4 and snapped his Cougars season-high hitting streak at 13 games.
- If the season ended today, the Cougars and Quad Cities would meet in the opening round of the Midwest League playoffs.
- The Cougars entered play Monday ranked T-4th in the league in fielding percentage (.970).
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