Ramos, Bain Pace Cougars in 3-1 Win
Published on May 10, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
Geneva, Illinois - The Kane County Cougars took game one of a three-game series against the Fort Wayne TinCaps, 3-1, on Thursday night in front of 5,222.
Cougars' starting pitcher Jeff Bain and TinCaps' starter Ben Sheckler traded scoreless frames through the fourth. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Yoel Yanqui reached base on a one-out infield single. The next batter, Eudy Ramos lined a pitch over the left field fence, giving the Cougars a 2-0 advantage.
The TinCaps strung together a rally in the top of the sixth inning. Bain allowed two straight singles to begin the inning. Bain was lifted from the start in favor of right-hander Erbert Gonzalez. The first batter that Gonzalez faced was Luis Campusano, who flared a single to right field to drive in the TinCaps first run, cutting the lead to 2-1 Cougars. Gonzalez recorded a flyout off the bat of Jalen Washington to end the sixth and strand the potential tying run at third base.
In the bottom of the seventh, the Cougars padded their lead. With one out, Yoel Yanqui laced a single to left field. The next batter, Ramos, snuck a double inside the right field line, placing runners at second and third with one away. After Will Gorman struck out, Joey Rose collected an infield RBI single to make it 3-1 Cougars.
Cougar starter Jeff Bain (2-1) went 5+ innings, allowed one run on four hits, striking out six and walking three. Erbert Gonzalez went two innings, allowing no runs, one hit, one strike out and one walk. Carlos Bustamante tossed a scoreless eighth inning. Matt Brill (4) nailed down the save, working a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts.
TinCaps starter Ben Sheckler (0-1) took the loss, allowing two runs on three hits over 4.1 innings. Travis Radke provided 2.1 innings of relief, allowing two runs on one hit, striking out four and walking none. Jared Carkuff struck out all four batters he retired in 1.1 innings of scoreless work.
The Cougars' six-game homestand continues Friday night with game two of three against Fort Wayne. The Cougars will send lefty Mack Lemieux (1-2, 4.03) to the mound. The TinCaps will call on left-hander Aaron Leasher (1-2, 4.21). First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Buy tickets by calling 630-232-8811 or on kccougars.com.
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