Muir's Strong Start Leads Cougars over Milkmen
Published on July 30, 2022 under American Association (AA)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - Kane County Cougars starting pitcher Westin Muir racked up a career high eight strikeouts and allowed just one earned run over six innings, helping the Cougars to a 5-2 victory over the Milwaukee Milkmen in front of 7,038 fans on Saturday night at Northwestern Medicine Field.
In just his third career start, Muir (2-0) twired a gem. The right-hander allowed just one earned run on five hits and only surrendered one walk against the eight punch outs. The St. Charles North High School product earned his second straight victory in a starting role.
The Cougars (34-34) jumped out to an early lead against Milwaukee (35-32) starter Christian Young (2-3). After Galli Cribbs singled, Jimmy Kerrigan blasted a two-run homer down the left field line to put Kane County ahead 2-0. It was Kerrigan's league-leading 24th home run of the season.
After Muir cruised through the first two innings, Milwaukee got on the board in the top of the third. Christ Conley led off the inning with a single before Bryan Torres hit another single two batters later to put runners at first and second. Following the two singles, Correlle Prime hit a single into left field that was misplayed by Cornelius Randolph, allowing both runs to score and tie the game at two.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Kane County regained the lead. To lead off the inning, Kerrigan drew a walk and Dylan Busby doubled to put runners at second and third. With Sherman Johnson at the plate, Milwaukee catcher Christ Conley tried to pick off Kerrigan at third, but his throw got away into left field allowing Kerrigan and Busby to score and push the lead to 4-2.
Kane County added another run in the bottom of the seventh on an RBI single by Alexis Pantoja. In relief of Muir, Jack Anderson tossed two scoreless innings with two strikeouts and allowed just one hit. Ryan Richardson earned his fourth save of the season by pitching a scoreless ninth inning.
The Cougars conclude the series against the Milkmen on Sunday afternoon. Right-hander AJ Schugel (2-3, 3.96 ERA) will take the hill for Milwaukee against Cougars righty Vance Worley (5-6, 3.77 ERA) and first pitch is set for 1:00 p.m. Following tomorrow's game, the Cougars return to Northwestern Medicine Field for a three game homestand from August 5-7. Promotions include a Northwestern Medicine Floppy Hat giveaway on August 5th and Tie Dye Night on August 6th. For tickets call 630-232-8811 or visit kccougars.com/tickets.
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