Lincoln Scores Seven Straight to Beat Cougars
August 24, 2022 - American Association (AA)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - After the Cougars held an early 3-0 lead, the Lincoln Saltdogs scored seven straight runs to claim a 7-3 victory on Tuesday night at Northwestern Medicine Field.
Trailing 3-0 entering the top of the sixth inning, the Saltdogs got on the board against Cougars' reliever Jake Stevenson. After a Wellington Dotel double, Hunter Clanin blasted a two-run homer to left-center to pull the Saltdogs within a run. Later in the inning, Rayder Ascario laid down a squeeze bunt that scored Luke Roskam to tie the game at three.
With the game tied at three entering the top of the eighth inning, the Saltdogs put up a four spot against Cougars' reliever Ryan Richardson (4-2). Roskam and Justin Byrd began the rally by drawing back-to-back one-out walks. Then, Rayder Ascario smacked a single into left field to score Roskam and make it 4-3. Lincoln went on to add three more runs on a two-run single by Jason Rogers and a Josh Altmann sacrifice fly to make it 7-3.
Prior to the Lincoln rally, the Cougars jumped out to a 3-0 edge. Kane County scored in the bottom of the first on a sacrifice fly from Jimmy Kerrigan. In the bottom of the third, the Cougars added two more runs. Cornelius Randolph drove in a run with an RBI single before a Dylan Busby sacrifice fly made it 3-0.
Lincoln reliever Jonathan Cheshire (1-2) earned the win by pitching a scoreless seventh inning. In a no decision, Cougars starter Vance Worley worked five scoreless innings while allowing six hits with five strikeouts against three walks.
The series with the Saltdogs continues Wednesday night. Right-hander Garrett Delano (6-3, 4.34) will take the hill for Lincoln against fellow righty Jose Fuentes (5-4, 4.25) for the Cougars. For tickets call 630-232-8811 or visit kccougars.com/tickets.
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