MWL1 Kane County Cougars

Cougars' Offense Quiet in Finale

Published on April 16, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars were shut out for the first time this season Friday night, as they fell, 6-0, to the Beloit Snappers in front of 4,585 fans at Elfstrom Stadium. The Cougars are 4-2 on their nine-game homestand but dropped two of three to Beloit in the series.

Chris Mederos (1-1) got hooked with a hard-luck loss. The right-hander gave up one run on three hits in 6 2/3 innings in his second straight quality start. In the top of the seventh he allowed a two-out double and left. Then Ryan Quigley entered and allowed an RBI single to Beloit's Wang Wei Lin, and the Snappers never gave away the lead. Quigley gave up five runs in the ninth to account for the 6-0 final.

The Cougars had six hits and and drew three walks but stranded 10 runners. They left the bases loaded twice. Kane Holbrooks (1-1) notched the win for the Snappers (4-5), and Steve Blevins posted his third save.

The Cougars (5-4) continue their long homestand Saturday at 5 p.m. CT when they start a three-game series against the Cedar Rapids Kernels (4-5). Justin Marks (0-0, 0.00) will face Tyler Kehrer (0-0, 0.00). The game will be broadcast on WBIG 1280-AM and at www.kccougars.com, with pregame coverage starting at 4:45 p.m.

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