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Kane County Cougars Homestand Notes

Published on June 17, 2010 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


Action-packed three-game homestand closes season's first half: The Cougars open a three-game homestand tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The homestand puts the finishing touches on the first 70-game half of the regular season. Friday evening, fans will be treated to in-game entertainment by Dave the Horn Guy, a post-game fireworks show, and a chance to run the bases. Saturday's events include a pre-game autograph session at 5:30 p.m., and after the game, a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers, fireworks show, and chance to run the bases.

Sunday's events on Father's Day include an opportunity to play catch on the field before the game. Open to all fans that afternoon with a paid ticket, the Cougars will open up the outfield area from 12-12:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to bring their own gloves and baseballs/softballs, although logo baseballs will be available for sale at the stadium. Fans can remain on the field for an autograph session from 12:30-12:40, and following the game, can return to the field and run the bases.

A Father's Day Picnic is also available for fans, taking place on the outfield patio deck. Advance reservations are required for the annual event, which begins at 11 a.m. with beverages and continues with an all-you-can-eat buffet from 12:30 until the 3rd inning. The menu includes Hand Carved Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, Roast Pork Dijon, All Beef Hot Dogs, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Southwestern Flame Roasted Corn, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus & Pita Chips, Assorted Summer Salads, Assorted Pastries and Desserts, Pepsi Products, Bottled Water, Draft Beer, and Wine.

Table spaces are still available for the Father's Day Picnic, as well as tickets for the weekend series, and can be reserved by calling the Cougars at (630) 232-8811 or visiting www.kccougars.com.

Make Plans for Independence Day Holiday: The Cougars are encouraging fans to visit Elfstrom Stadium during the July 3-4 Independence Day holiday, as the team opens a homestand beginning on July 1 and ending on July 6. The homestand includes a pair of Independence Day fireworks shows, taking place on July 3 and 4. Birdzerk visits on July 3, while the Jesse White Tumblers take the field for a performance on July 4. Pre-game autograph sessions will take place before each game, and fans can run the bases post-game on each evening.

Fans can also reserve table spaces today on the outfield patio for the Cougars' July 4 Holiday Picnic. The all-you-can-eat buffet starts at 4 p.m. that afternoon and includes grilled favorites such as Char Grilled Strip Steaks, Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, Grilled BBQ Pork Chops, All Beef Hotdogs, Assorted Pepsi Products, Bottled Water, Draft Beer and Wine. Game times are at 6 p.m. for July 3 and 4 and tickets can be ordered by calling the Cougars at (630) 232-8811 or visiting www.kccougars.com.

Team Notes

Approaching Halfway: Entering play on Thursday, the Cougars are 31-35 and still have an outside shot of reaching the season's midway mark with a .500 record. Cougars pitcher Connor Hoehn was added to the Midwest League Western Division All-Star roster, and joins teammates Ian Krol and Max Stassi for the league's midseason classic, to be held Tuesday in Fort Wayne. Hoehn is 4-3 with a 3.45 ERA in 21 relief appearances out of the Cougars' bullpen.

Alumni Reunion at Wrigley Field: A half-dozen former Cougars on the Oakland A's roster were in town this week for a three-game interleague series against the Cubs in Chicago. Despite last night's loss against the Cubs, several Cougars alumni were on the field including '08 Cougar Tyson Ross, who pitched two scoreless innings of relief. Infielder Cliff Pennington ('05) was a late-inning substitute and had a base hit against another former Cougar in Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster ('96).

Former Cougars pitcher Dallas Braden ('04) gets the start for the A's in this afternoon's rubber game at 1:20 p.m. at Wrigley Field.

111th Former Cougar Makes MLB Debut: Congratulations to 2007 Cougar Sam Demel, who made his Major League debut Wednesday evening for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Demel pitched a scoreless inning of relief, and had just joined the D'Backs after being traded from Oakland to Arizona for outfielder Conor Jackson.

Demel pitched in nine games for the Cougars during the summer of '07, recording four saves and not allowing an earned run in his first eight outings with the Cougars. His first professional save came as a Cougar on August 8 against Lansing.

Demel becomes the 111th former Cougar to reach baseball's highest stage, joining A's pitcher Tyson Ross as the second alumnus to make his MLB debut this season...is also the first former Cougar to debut with a team other than the Cougars' parent club A's since Ryan Webb broke in with the Padres on July 8, 2009...is the third former Cougar to debut with Arizona (Vladimir Nunez on 9/11/98, Bill Murphy on 9/3/07).

Cougars Blogger: In conjunction with the Chicago Tribune, Cougars pitcher Bo Schultz will be blogging for the Tribune's website as part of their "Players Only" blog series. The blog, written by Chicago-area and national athletes, has included the likes of Jonathan Toews, Helio Castroneves and Lance Briggs.

Schultz's latest entry is online now and can be accessed by visiting http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/players-only.

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