Hot Rods Hang on for Series Opener
June 3, 2015 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill.- Despite outhitting the Bowling Green Hot Rods (29-24), the Kane County Cougars (26-27) dropped the series opener 3-1 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark Wednesday evening.
The Cougars once again received great pitching from their starter. Ethan Elias (5-2) tossed seven innings of two-run baseball for his second quality start of the 2015 season. Elias served up a run in the third and fifth innings but stranded three Hot Rods throughout the game.
After Bowling Green took its first lead in the third, the Cougars quickly answered. With two outs and Ildemaro Vargas at first base, Cody Regis blooped an RBI single into shallow left field for a 1-1 tie.
The third inning score was the only time the Cougars scored, making it just one run for the offense in the last 18 innings.
The Hot Rods retook the lead against Elias with another run in the fifth. After both teams went to their bullpens, Bowling Green grabbed another insurance run in the top of the ninth inning.
Chris Pike (6-1) walked five batters in five innings, but was only charged for one run as he picked up the victory. A pair of left-handed relievers, Ryan Pennell picked up the hold while Kyle Bird notched his sixth save.
The series between the Cougars and Hot Rods will continue on Thursday. Brad Keller (2-5, 2.67) will take the mound for the Cougars against Bowling Green's Enderson Franco (0-1, 3.60). First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.
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