
Cougars, Wisconsin, Postponed by Rain
Published on August 8, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - Monday night's game between the Kane County Cougars and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers was postponed by rain before it ever began. The game will be made up Tuesday as part of a doubleheader starting at 4 p.m. CT. The clubs, who have split the first two games of the series, will play two seven-inning games.
This was the Cougars' first postponed game since May 25 and the first postponed home game since April 22. The originally scheduled starters from Monday -- Leondy Perez (4-11, 3.53) for the Cougars and Eric Arnett (NR) for the Rattlers -- are expected to start Game 1 Tuesday. Santiago Garrido (1-3, 6.20) and Brooks Hall (5-3, 3.66) are expected to oppose each other in Game 2. Both games of Tuesday's doubleheader will be broadcast on WBIG 1280-AM and online via kccougars.com with pregame coverage starting at 3:45 p.m.
Pre-game Coverage at 3:45 PM (CT), First Pitch at 4:00 PM on WBIG 1280-AM & kccougars.com
Tuesday's Probable Starters RHP Leondy Perez (4-11, 3.53) & RHP Santiago Garrido (1-3, 6.20) Vs. RHP Eric Arnett (NR) & RHP Brooks Hall (5-3, 3.66)
Notables
- Angel Franco (2-for-4) is hitting .281 in the 2nd Half after hitting .213 in the 1st Half.
- The Cougars have made multiple errors in three games in a row.
- The Cougars' pitching staff has the best team ERA in the Midwest League in August at 1.81. Clinton is 2nd at 2.84.
- The Cougars have 28 games remaining in the regular season.
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- Tonight's Game Rained Out - Beloit Sky Carp
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- Tonight's Game Cancelled, DH Tomorrow - Beloit Sky Carp
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