Cougars Rally to Pound Snappers
Published on July 5, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - Fueled by an eight-run rally in the seventh inning, the Kane County Cougars stormed past the the Beloit Snappers, 11-6, Monday afternoon at Elfstrom Stadium. The Cougars evened the series with Beloit and improved to 3-2 on their six-game homestand, knocking out 12 hits with every player either having at least one hit or RBI. It was the third time this season the Cougars scored a season-high eight runs in one inning.
The Cougars trailed, 6-2, entering the last of the seventh and had stranded 10 on the bases to that point. Then Chris Affinito, who rejoined the team yesterday, belted a three-run homer off Peter Kennelly to make it 6-5, and the Cougars loaded the bases against Matt Tone (2-3). Conner Crumbliss walked to tie it, and Jose Crisotomo and Tyreace House both scored on the same wild pitch for an 8-6 lead. Crumbliss came home via another wild pitch, and Myrio Richard nailed an RBI single for a 10-6 game. The Cougars sent 11 men to the plate in the frame and then added one more in the eighth on Jason Christian's run-scoring grounder.
Jose Pina (1-1) gave up two runs in two relief innings but picked up the victory, and Max Peterson posted two perfect innings to wrap it up. Starter Rob Gilliam yielded four runs on four hits, walked three and fanned eight over five innings in a no-decision. He left trailing, 4-1.
The Cougars (5-6, 37-43) and Snappers (5-6, 42-38) wrap up their series Tuesday afternoon at 12 CT. Dan Straily (5-5, 4.69) will face B.J. Hermsen (4-2, 3.73). The game will be broadcast on WBIG 1280-AM and online at www.kccougars.com with pre-game coverage starting at 11:45 a.m. 11:45 AM (CT) Pre-Game Show, 12:00 First Pitch on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com Tuesday's Probable Starters RHP Dan Straily (5-5, 4.69) Vs. RHP B.J. Hermsen (4-2, 3.73).
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