Cougars Fall in Late Rally, Drop Series to DockHounds
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Cougars Fall in Late Rally, Drop Series to DockHounds

Published on August 22, 2026 under American Association (AA)
Kane County Cougars News Release


GENEVA, IL - The Kane County Cougars (46-37) fell 5-4 to the Lake Country DockHounds (49-37) on Sunday, dropping the series and moving to 46-38 on the season.

Reese Sharp turned in another strong outing, allowing just four hits and three runs- only one earned- over seven innings while striking out six. The DockHounds took a 1-0 lead in the second on a solo home run from Peter Zimmermann before adding two more runs in the sixth.

Kane County finally broke through in the seventh when Jairus Richards scored on a balk, cutting the deficit to 3-1. The Cougars then took advantage of a late opportunity in the eighth. After walks to Armond Upshaw and a single from Matt Bottcher put two runners aboard, Richards delivered again, crushing a 426-foot three-run homer to right field to give Kane County a 4-3 lead.

The Cougars couldn't hold on, though. Jake Gozzo (0-3) entered in the ninth looking for his league-leading 21st save but walked the bases loaded. Lake Country tied the game before a throwing error allowed the go-ahead run to score. The Cougars put a runner aboard in the bottom half, but Alan Carter (9) closed the door to secure the DockHounds' win.

Jacob DeLabio (1-1) earned the win, Jake Gozzo took the loss, and Alan Carter recorded the save.

The Cougars will finish their series with the Lake Country DockHounds tomorrow, August 23rd at Northwestern Medicine Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 PM. It will be PAW Patrol Day presented by Old Second National Bank with appearances from Chase and Skye from PAW Patrol. For more information, visit kccougars.com or call 630-232-8811.

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