Pack Your Bags, Travis

Published on May 15, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release

GENEVA, IL - The Kane County Cougars, in conjunction with the Oakland Athletics, have announced that pitcher Travis Banwart has been promoted to High-A Stockton. Despite a hard-luck record of 2-3, Banwart posted a 2.38 ERA in seven starts this season. Banwart was a fourth round pick in the 2007 draft and made his professional debut on July 4, 2007 as the young right hander pitched three innings while recording a save in the Cougars' 3-1 win.

Banwart joins a talented Stockton pitching staff that includes several notable Cougars from the '07 squad including Trevor Cahill, Jason Fernandez and James Heuser, among others.

The Cougars lock horns with the Cedar Rapids Kernels tonight to conclude a four-game series at Elfstrom Stadium. Kane County is currently 1.5 games behind Clinton for first place in the Midwest League's Western Division, and has won seven of their last 10 games. Jamie Richmond (3-2, 3.75) takes the bump for the Cougars and faces Michael Davitt (1-2, 7.85) with game time set for 6 p.m.

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Join us this Father's Day for the Cougars' annual Father's Day brunch! At noon that afternoon, the Father's Day brunch will begin on the Center and Right Field Decks. An all-you-can-eat menu includes appetizers, assorted salads and vegetables, hand carved-slow roasted prime rib, assorted pastas and potatoes, fresh baked pastries, soft drinks, beer and wine. The brunch will be served until the 3rd inning of the game, which begins at 1 p.m.

This event has sold out in years past. Fans can make reservations today by calling the Cougars at (630) 232-8811 or visiting www.kccougars.com.

Midwest League Stories from May 15, 2008

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• Lambo Homers on His Poster Night; Ortiz Activated - Great Lakes Loons
• Cougars shut out Kernels again, 4-0 - Cedar Rapids Kernels
• Lugnuts double-up Dayton, 4-2 - Lansing Lugnuts
• Bees Lose As Timber Rattlers Take Three Of Four - Burlington Bees
• Rattlers on a roll - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
• Chiefs Fall to QC 3-1 Thursday - Peoria Chiefs
• Richmond Leads Cougars to 1-Hitter - Kane County Cougars
• Wilson, River Bandits finish off Chiefs to take series - Quad Cities River Bandits
• Dragons Fall 4-2 in Lansing - Dayton Dragons
• Lightning Strikes Twice - Another 7-5 Wizard Win - Fort Wayne TinCaps
• 4-0 lead evaporates for second straight game - West Michigan Whitecaps
• Cedar Rapids Kernels Home Stand Preview: May 16-18 - Cedar Rapids Kernels
• Field Set for First Round of Hometown Hitter - Great Lakes Loons
• Pack Your Bags, Travis - Kane County Cougars
• Kane County Cougars Offer Affordable, Close-To-Home Fun for Holiday - Kane County Cougars
• Modern Woodmen Park to Host Greek Cultural Fest - Quad Cities River Bandits
• Chiefs Swept by River Bandits in Twin Bill - Peoria Chiefs

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