MWL1 Kane County Cougars

Kane County has forgettable game in Beloit, still can have winning road trip

Published on August 27, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release


BELOIT, Wisc. - The Kane County Cougars scored a run in the first inning Wednesday night but never scored again, losing, 10-1, against the Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field. The Cougars had only five hits and made two errors while their three pitchers yielded 15 hits. The Cougars conclude their eight-game road trip Thursday night and are 4-3 so far.

Todd Johnson brought home Adam Klein with a sacrifice fly in the top of the first against Henry Reyes (3-3), but the Cougars couldn't score again. Reyes pitched seven innings for the win, and Danny Hernandez close it out.

Cougars starter Scott Deal (6-6) allowed six runs in 3 1/3 innings, and Brent Lysander gave up three more in 2 2/3 innings. Then Ben Hornbeck made his Cougars debut with two innings and gave up one run, walked none and fanned four.

The Cougars (31-34) play their final road game of the regular season Thursday night at 7 CT when they conclude the four-game series with Beloit (32-33). Scott Hodsdon (5-8, 3.08) is scheduled to pitch against Mike McCardell (9-4, 3.02).




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