Cougars Drop Series Opener
July 29, 2022 - American Association (AA)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - In the opening game of a three-game series, the Milwaukee Milkmen claimed an 8-1 victory over the Kane County Cougars on Friday night at Northwestern Medicine Field.
Milwaukee (35-31) took the lead early against Cougars' (33-34) starter Ryan Tapani (5-6). In the top of the first, Miguel Gomez launched a three-run homer over the right field fence to make it 3-0.
The Milkmen added to their lead in the top of the second. Following a Jeremiah Burks single, Bryan Torres tripled down the right field line to put Milwaukee ahead 4-0. The Milkmen added another run in the third on an error by Cougars' shortstop Galli Cribbs Jr. that made it a five-run edge.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Cougars got on the board against Milwaukee starter AJ Jones (4-3). To lead off the inning, Ernie De La Trinidad blasted a solo homer over the right field wall to make it a 5-1 ballgame. However, Milwaukee responded right back with a solo shot by Gomez to put the lead back at five runs.
Milwaukee added two more runs in the sixth on back-to-back doubles by Keon Barnum and Gomez to push the lead to 8-1. Gomez finished the night 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double and five RBIs.
Milkmen starter AJ Jones earned a quality start, as he allowed just one run on four hits across six innings of work with three strikeouts against two walks. Following Jones' departure, Jack Mahoney, DJ Sharabi, and Juan Echevarria combined to shutout the Cougars in the final three innings.
The Cougars continue the series against the Milkmen on Saturday night. Right-hander Christian Young (2-2, 3.75 ERA) will take the hill for Milwaukee against Cougars righty Westin Muir (1-0, 4.64 ERA) and first pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. Promotions for the remainder of the homestand include Christmas in July Night on Saturday, July 30th. For tickets call 630-232-8811 or visit kccougars.com/tickets.
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