Krol, Cougars Even Set with Peoria
July 2, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - Naperville native Ian Krol pitched six excellent innings Friday night to lead the Kane County Cougars to a 3-1 victory over the Peoria Chiefs at Elfstrom Stadium. Anthony Aliotti went 3-for-4 with an RBI, and Mike Gilmartin drilled a solo homer to lead the offense, and the Cougars evened the three-game series against their intrastate rivals. The two teams play Saturday at Elfstrom Stadium and then meet again next Wednesday night at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Krol (6-2) gave up one unearned run in the outing, and it came in the first inning after an errant pickoff throw and an RBI single by Greg Rohan. The southpaw then settled in to retire nine straight at one point and post his sixth quality start. He fanned five batters, four of which went down looking, and also walked none. He has walked just two batters in his last 41 2/3 innings.
The Cougars took a permanent lead with a two-run rally in the third against Rob Whitenack (6-6). Conner Crumbliss scored Tyreace House with an RBI fielder's choice, and Aliotti roped a double to make it 2-1. Then Gilmartin belted a two-out solo shot in the seventh off Manolin DeLeon to complete the scoring. Jose Guzman worked two scoreless innings out of the bullpen, and Jose Pina handled the ninth for his first save of the season.
The Cougars (3-5, 35-42) and Chiefs (3-5, 41-36) conclude the three-game series Saturday night at 6 CT. Murphy Smith (3-0, 5.20) is scheduled to face Jeff Antigua (3-5, 4.65). The game will be broadcast on WBIG 1280-AM and online at www.kccougars.com with pre-game coverage starting at 5:45 p.m.
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