MWL1 Kane County Cougars

Cougars Even Series In The Quad Cities

Published on July 29, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


Davenport, Iowa. - It was a battle on the banks of the Mississippi River Thursday night between the Kane County Cougars and the Quad Cities River Bandits. Kane County was able to secure the 7-4 victory, and tie the series at one a piece. In doing so, both teams will battle for the series victory Friday night. The Cougars are looking to avoid dropping three straight sets tomorrow by winning the set, before returning home for a seven game homestand.

Cougars Starter Dan Straily (8-7) picked up the victory in five innings of work, allowing 2 runs, while striking out seven. Ryan Doolittle (0-0), and Bo Shultz (4-1) worked in relief for the Cougars, allowing 2 runs over 2 1/3 innings. The River Bandits scored in 4 innings, but with only 1 run at a time. Jose Guzman came on to close the game in the bottom of the ninth, and recorded his 14th save of the season. The Cougars offense came to life, providing nine hits, and drawing six walks. Connor Crumbliss was 2-3, with two doubles, two walks, 3 runs scored, and an RBI. Kane County scored in five different frames, including the eighth inning on a two run home run from Rashun Dixon, his 7th of the season. Anthony Aliotti also had plenty of contributions at the plate, going 2-5 with a pair of RBI.

The Cougars (18-14, 50-51) will continue the series with Quad Cities on Thursday at 7 CT with the last of the three-game series against the Quad Cities River Bandits (20-10, 60-39). Ian Krol (7-4, 2.74) will start the game for the Cougars, while Quad Cities sends Jorge Rondon (4-5, 3.27) to the mound. The game will be broadcast on WBIG 1280-AM and online at www.kccougars.com with pre-game coverage starting at 6:45 p.m. 6:45 PM (CT) Pre-Game Show, 7:00 First Pitch on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com

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