Kane County Cougars - Class A
MID Western, Midwest League
18-23, 7th place, 8 games back
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Line Up:
AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
Klein RF 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .247
Frash 3B 5 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 .284
Cobb 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 .288
Johnson DH 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .278
Smith, J C 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .289
Dowling 1B 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .261
Ray SS 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 .235
Richard PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .322
Hollingsworth LF 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 .254
Keough CF 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .259
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Recap:
Richmond pitched very well until the 8th where the wheels literally fell off for the
Cougs. The inning started with an error. He promptly stole second, staying out of
the doubleplay on the grounder to pitcher the next hitter hit. 1 IBB and PHB later,
Richmond was pulled. Hertzler relieved Richmond and based on this outing isn't going
to be get many votes for Fireman of the Year... he gave up a two run single to the
first batter he faced. Then threw the ball away on a pick off attempt. Now with a
runner on third he balks him home. A bit too little, too late, he strikes out the
next two batters, finally getting out of the innings. But the damage was done as
the Cougs lost to Beloit 6-2
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The offense wasn't very productive, getting 11 hits but only scoring 2 runs.
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The Cougars committed 2 errors, unfortunately as stated above they were both in the
same inning.
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
08.08.2008 A
08.07.2008 A
Kane County Cougars - Class A
MID Western, Midwest League
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Line Up: AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
Richard SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .323
Frash 3B 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .276
Cobb CF 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 .289
Johnson RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .279
Smith, J 1B 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .288
Dowling DH 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .262
Paramore C 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .176
Ray 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Hollingsworth LF 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .250
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Recap:
Deal started again and had a quality start. Throwing 7 innings, he allowed 2 earned
runs on 4 hits, striking out 5 and walking nobody. Friend came in the 8th and got
the L and his 5th blown save, allowing 3 runs with 2 walks and 1 K in 1 IP. Kerfoot
righting himself, tossed a scoreless ninth.
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Cobb hit his 11th homer of the season.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
08.06.2008 A
Kane County Cougars - Class A
MID Western, Midwest League
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Line Up:
Richard SS
Frash 3B
Cobb CF
Johnson RF
Smith, J DH
Dowling 1B
Paramore C
Keough LF
Ray 2B
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Recap:
The Cougs got out their hitting sticks pounding the Beloit to the tune of 8 runs on
6 hits. Okay maybe that's not quite "pounding" but a win is a win is a win...
Hernandez, raising his record to a perfect 3-1 went 5, giving up one run and striking
out 3, but walking 3 too. Once he gets his control, well under control, I'd think
he's be the next in line for a promotion (which perhaps won't come until next year)
He was relieved by Lysander who got his third hold and Walters.
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Frash moved up in the batting order to the 2-hole, responded by going 2/4 with a
double, rbi and run scored. Cobb went 3/1 with a run scored and 1 rbi, Dowling at
1 hit in 2AB with a rbi.
08.05.2008 A
Kane County Cougars
MID Western, Midwest League
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Line Up:
Hollingsworth LF
Richard SS
Cobb 2B-CF
Johnson CF
Smith, Jake DH
Dowling 1B
Paramore C
Frash 3B
Ray 2B
Keough PH-RF
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Recap:
Capra was the hard-luck loser as the Cougs lost 5-1 to Beloit. He went 6
innings and allowed 2 runs, while K'ing 4 and walking 2. He was relieved by
Hodsdon and Kerfoot. Looks like Hodsdon maybe have been demoted to the bullpen.
He threw 2 scoreless innings. Kerfoot had his first real struggle, facing
8 batters and surrendering 3 runs, 2 earned and 4 hits and a homer in 1 IP.
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Richard continues to hit well, but his fielding is what I'd imagine is holding
him back from a promotion to Stockton. Hollingsworth scored the only run. Cobb
and Dowling each had one hit.
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Cobb committed his 14th error of the season.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
08.03.2008 A
Kane County Cougars - Class A
MID Western, Midwest League
19-23, 7th place, 6 games back
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Line Up:
Hollingsworth LF
Richard SS
Cobb CF
Johnson RF
Keough-PH RF
Smith, J C
Dowling 1B
Paramore DH
Frash 3B
Ray 2B
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Recap:
Richmond started for the Cougars and if not his best outing, one
of them. He went 7.2 innings and allowed 1 run, which was unearned,
striking out 6 and walking 1. Walters got the final out of the 8th
and Espinal pitched a perfect 9th as Kane County beat West Michigan 7-1.
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Richard continues to be the best hitter on the team but cannot field,
committing his 20th error of the season and leading to the only Whitecaps'
run. Both Cobb and Dowling had sacrafice flies.
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No homeruns were hit in the game.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
08.02.2008 A
Kane County Cougars
MID Western, Midwest League
18-23, 7th place, 6 games back
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Line Up:
Klein LF-RF
Hollingsworth LF
Richard SS
Cobb 2B
Johnson CF
Smith, Jake DH
Dowling 1B
Paramore C
Frash 3B
Keough RF
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Recap:
Sewel had a quality start going 6.1 innings. He allowed 7 hits but but only one
earned run, while striking out 5 and walking 1. Kerfoot got his second hold
pitching 1.2 innings. Friend recorded his 9th save by pitching a perfect 9th, as
Kane County beat West Michigan 5-2.
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Dowling hit his 11th homer a two run shot and good for second on the team. Smith
had two hits and drove in 1.
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Richard committed his 19th error, though the Courgars turned 3 double plays.
Friday, August 1, 2008
08.01.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [7th - 6.0 back Mid Western Division 17-23]
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Richmond R 6 8 115.1 4.60 6.13 3.56 1.21 72 19 .310 .227
Deal R 6 3 99.0 4.18 3.95 4.34 1.29 67 31 .255 .256
Hodsdon R 5 8 95.0 3.41 2.16 4.39 1.45 67 21 .339 .269
Mitchinson R 5 3 71.0 1.90 1.35 2.39 0.92 70 11 .218 .197
Hernandez L 2 0 12.2 3.68 3.60 7.20 1.38 11 3 .250 .300
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With the promotion of Italiano, Deal apparently is making a bid to be a starter.
He had a quality start, pitching 6 innings, allowing 5 hits, 4 runs, 3 earned,
walking 4 and striking out 1 with two homers. But the Cougs prevailed 7-6 over
the Whitecaps. Hertzler got his 3rd hold eventhough he allowed 2 runs, and Espinal
though getting his first BS, got the win as the Cougs scored a run in the 9th.
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The Cougars continue to struggle in the field committing 3 errors. Keough had 2 and
Deal, not exactly helping his cause, also had one.
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Richard had 2 hits and 2 runs, Dowling went hitless, Jake Smith had two RBI's and a hit.
Cobb had a single, double, two runs and 1 rbi.
07.31.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [7th - 6.0 back Mid Western Division 16-23]
Last game 07/30/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Richmond R 6 8 115.1 4.60 6.13 3.56 1.21 72 19 .310 .227
Hodsdon R 5 8 95.0 3.41 2.16 4.39 1.45 67 21 .339 .269
Mitchinson R 5 3 71.0 1.90 1.35 2.39 0.92 70 11 .218 .197
Capra L 0 1 10.0 6.30 6.00 6.43 1.90 8 7 .200 .333
Hernandez L 1 0 5.2 6.35 0.00 7.20 1.59 7 1 .000 .364
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The Cougs eeked out a victory over Peoria, beating the Chiefs 3-2, who made
it interesting by scoring a run in the 9th. Hernandez had a quality start going
6.2 allowing 6 hits, one earned with 4 strikeouts and 2 walks. Lysander allowed
the run to score in the 9th but still got the hold as Kerfoot came in and struck
out both batters he faced and got his 4th save of the year.
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Dowling hit a solo homerun with 2 outs. Smith scored a run.
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None fun fact: the Cougars have allowed the second most unearned runs in the
league with 103. The infield defense hasn't been exactly stellar. As
a group the they have committed 97 errors in 107 games. Over all the
Cougars have committed 122 errors.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
07.30.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [7th - 6.5 back Mid Western Division 15-23]
Last game 07/30/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Richmond R 6 8 115.1 4.60 6.13 3.56 1.21 72 19 .310 .227
Hodsdon R 5 8 95.0 3.41 2.16 4.39 1.45 67 21 .339 .269
Mitchinson R 5 3 71.0 1.90 1.35 2.39 0.92 70 11 .218 .197
Capra L 0 1 10.0 6.30 6.00 6.43 1.90 8 7 .200 .333
Hernandez L 1 0 5.2 6.35 0.00 7.20 1.59 7 1 .000 .364
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The Cougs lost the suspended game in 12, 8-9. Which is a wee bit depressing
since they scored 2 in the top of the 12th, but Walters couldn't hold it,
notching his 4th BS. In 1.1 innings he walked 3, struckout none, gave up a
hit and allowed 3 earned runs.
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In the second game however the Cougs did much better, crushing the Chief 12-1.
Capra went 7, with 5 strikeouts and 1 walk only allowing a solo homer. Friend
threw 3 scoreless and got his 8th save of the season.
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When you 12 runs on 12 hits there are usually lots of hitting heros. Jacob
Smith was the biggest making the most of his one hit, a homer with 2 on, he had
4 rbi's so maybe he got another one on his walk. Johnson added 2 more rbi's to
his team leading total of 51. Cobb hit a homer, driving in two.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
07.29.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [7th - 6.5 back Mid Western Division 14-22]
Last game 07/29/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Richmond R 6 8 115.1 4.60 6.13 3.56 1.21 72 19 .310 .227
Hodsdon R 5 8 95.0 3.41 2.16 4.39 1.45 67 21 .339 .269
Mitchinson R 5 3 71.0 1.90 1.35 2.39 0.92 70 11 .218 .197
Capra L 0 1 10.0 6.30 6.00 6.43 1.90 8 7 .200 .333
Hernandez L 1 0 5.2 6.35 0.00 7.20 1.59 7 1 .000 .364
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Things haven't gone swimmingly for the Cougs since the last time I've updated
this site. But it was interesting to see the improvement of pitchers Hodson
and Mitchinson, who actually have improved quite a bit. Carlos Hernandez has
been promoted from Class A Short Season, and if I'm reading his stats correctly
he has yet to give up a hit to a left handed hitter in over 40IP. So if nothing
else he has a future as a LOOGY if this start to his professional career is
indicative of the type of pitcher he is.
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As you may (or not) know the Peoria Chiefs, the minor league team of the Chicago Cubs,
and the Kane County Cougars are playing the first ever minor league game in Wrigley.
Unfortunately the weather is not on board apparently, as a storm has come in and the
game, tied 6-6 in the 9th, has been suspended until tomorrow.
.
Richmond started the game and did not have a stellar outing. Going only 4.1 innings he
gave up 8 hits, 5 earned runs with 2 homers and a WP and striking out only 3. On the
brightside - if there is a brightside, he didn't walk anybody. He has been relieved
so far by Glushon and Espinal who combined have only allowed one run in 4 innings.
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Paramore, a catcher who recently promoted from Rookie Ball in Arizona, was the hitting
hero getting 2 hits and driving in 3. Dowling, playing first, hit a solo homer. Weeks,
not suffering too much from his face plant was hittless in 1 AB. Late inning replacement
it looks like.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
06.21.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [1st Mid Western Division (3 way tie) - 2nd half 3-0]
Last game 04/30/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Richmond R 5 6 79.1 3.74 5.29 2.68 1.06 51 11 .306 .190
Hodsdon R 3 5 71.1 3.53 2.27 4.79 1.39 53 13 .333 .257
Italiano R 7 0 70.0 1.16 0.82 1.46 1.11 79 35 .135 .209
Mitchinson R 5 2 67.1 1.60 1.44 1.75 0.88 65 10 .229 .172
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It seems like forever since I last did a recap... for those few who actually
read this, I'm sorry. I went on vacation for a month and while I was gone my
phone service got disconnected (don't ask). While I was gone my access to the
internet was limited and the connection was spotty and I haven't had any at home
since being back. Anyway, enough of that on to the fun stuff...
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First the Cougars have clinched a Midwest League Western Division first-half
playoff spot on Wednesday. Clinton won the first half and the Cougars ended in
second place.
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Italiano pitched well for 4 innings and then was pulled. I can't find anything
on an injury, so fingers crossed that he left for something other than being
hurt. He allowed 2 hits and 1 run with 3 BB and 3 K's. Italiano has been named
Topps' MID Player of the Month (for May) and is a MID Mid-Season All Star. Great
bounce back season for Craig. Hertzler came in in the 5th and allowed 1 unearned
run as Cougs beat Clinton 4-2.
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Cobb, another MID Mid-Season All Star, went 3/4, Brown, another MID Mid-Season
All Star, hit a homer and knocked in 2, while Dowling, also a MID Mid-Season
All Star, and Hamblin had the two remaining RBI's.
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The offense has been fairly unpredictable but the pitching has been outstanding
all season long.
Friday, May 9, 2008
05.09.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [2nd - 2 back Mid Western Division 22-10]
Last game 05/09/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Richmond R 3 2 36.0 3.75 4.05 3.86 3.68 22 4 .321 .247
Banwart R 2 2 35.0 2.31 1.84 2.66 1.20 32 9 .351 .178
Italiano R 4 0 34.0 1.06 0.00 2.00 1.00 48 13 .098 .225
Mitchinson R 3 0 28.1 2.54 2.63 2.45 1.13 28 6 .268 .212
Hodsdon R 0 4 23.1 6.17 3.38 9.90 2.01 14 6 .390 .360
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Richmond had a dandy night, throwing 5.2 innings of shut out ball, while
striking out 5 and walking 1. Friend pitched in relief and finished the
game for his 3rd save as the Cougars beat the Quad City Bandits 4-1. The
Cougars only had five hits but apparently made the most of them. Ray and
Smith both had triples. Fosse would be proud since Smith is the catcher..
Btw I failed to mention that in last night's game Italiano and Moore combined to
strikeout 14 hitters... I *heart* Italiano!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
05.08.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [2nd - 2 back Mid Western Division 21-10]
Last game 05/08/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Banwart R 2 2 35.0 2.31 1.84 2.66 1.20 32 9 .351 .178
Italiano R 4 0 34.0 1.06 0.00 2.00 1.00 48 13 .098 .225
Richmond R 2 2 30.1 4.45 4.05 4.76 1.19 17 3 .321 .254
Mitchinson R 3 0 28.1 2.54 2.63 2.45 1.13 28 6 .268 .212
Hodsdon R 0 4 17.1 6.75 3.38 12.15 2.25 11 6 .370 .410
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The postponed game didn't seem to bother Craig Italiano as he pitched five
innings and improved his record to a perfect 4-0. Italiano struck out 7,
walked 3 and only allowed one hit. Moore came in and pitched 4 innings
allowing a run as the Cougars beat the Bandits 11-1. Matt Smith, C, had
five rbis and raised his OPS to .900, scored twice and threw out a runner.
In the lead off position, Keough walked 4 times and scored trice. Dowling
scored twice and hit a homer. Correa, the shortstop hit his first homerun.
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Obviously the baseball gods that follow the A's read my snarky comment about no
A's shortstop hitting a homer at any level. Now that's two in just about as many
games. Now if Pennington jacks one, we'll know for sure there was devine
intervention.
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:)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
05.07.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [2nd - 2 back Mid Western Division 20-10]
Last game 05/07/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Banwart R 2 2 35.0 2.31 1.84 2.66 1.20 32 9 .351 .178
Richmond R 2 2 30.1 4.45 4.05 4.76 1.19 17 3 .321 .254
Italiano R 3 0 29.0 1.24 0.00 2.45 1.03 41 10 .106 .250
Mitchinson R 3 0 28.1 2.54 2.63 2.45 1.13 28 6 .268 .212
Hodsdon R 0 4 17.1 6.75 3.38 12.15 2.25 11 6 .370 .410.
game postponed
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
05.06.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [2nd - 2 back Mid Western Division 20-10]
Last game 05/06/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Banwart R 2 2 35.0 2.31 1.84 2.66 1.20 32 9 .351 .178
Richmond R 2 2 30.1 4.45 4.05 4.76 1.19 17 3 .321 .254
Italiano R 3 0 29.0 1.24 0.00 2.45 1.03 41 10 .106 .250
Mitchinson R 3 0 28.1 2.54 2.63 2.45 1.13 28 6 .268 .212
Hodsdon R 0 4 17.1 6.75 3.38 12.15 2.25 11 6 .370 .410.
I'm not sure if Hodsdon is lucky or good. He allowed 8 hits, but only 3 earned
runs in 6 innings of work. Sewell pitched 3 shutout innings and got his first
save as the Kane County beat West Michigan 10-3. Dowling knocked in 3 and scored
a run on a single and double. Cobb continued his torrid hitting with two RBI's on
as 3 run homer, his first of the season. Corey Brown k'd 3 times but still
scored a run, drew a walk and hit a single.
Monday, May 5, 2008
05.05.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [2nd Mid Western Division 18-10]
Last game 05/04/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Richmond R 2 2 30.1 4.45 4.05 4.76 1.19 17 3 .321 .254
Italiano R 3 0 29.0 1.24 0.00 2.45 1.03 41 10 .106 .250
Banwart R 2 2 29.0 2.48 1.59 3.60 1.10 28 5 .311 .200
Mitchinson R 3 0 28.1 2.54 2.63 2.45 1.13 28 6 .268 .212
Hodsdon R 0 4 17.1 6.75 3.38 12.15 2.25 11 6 .370 .410
Richmond had an outhing I'm sure he'd rather forget as the Cougars fell to
Clinton 11-4. Richmond allowed 6 runs, 5 earned in 6IP. The bullpen wasn't
much of a stopper allowing 5 earned in 3 innings. The offense didn't do much
of note, Corey Brown had one hit and a rbi, Cobb had two doubles but didn't
drive anybody home.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
05.04.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [2nd Mid Western Division 18-9]
Last game 05/03/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Italiano R 3 0 29.0 1.24 0.00 2.45 1.03 41 10 .106 .250
Banwart R 2 2 29.0 2.48 1.59 3.06 1.10 28 5 .311 .200
Mitchinson R 3 0 28.1 2.54 2.63 2.45 1.13 28 6 .268 .212
Richmond R 2 1 21.1 3.70 3.75 3.65 1.15 14 3 .289 .267
Hodsdon R 0 4 17.1 6.75 3.38 12.15 2.215 11 6 .370 .410
Italiano notched his third win, going 5IP and allowing 2 runs (zero earned)
as the Kane County beat first place Clinton 6-4. Sewell allowed an earned
run in 1 IP while walking 1 and striking out 2 in his professional debut.
Cobb had a hit and a RBI and Dowling scored a run while driving in 2 on two
doubles.Saturday, May 3, 2008
05.03.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [2nd Mid Western Division 17-9]
Last game 05/02/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Banwart R 2 2 29.0 2.48 1.59 3.06 1.10 28 5 .311 .200
Mitchinson R 3 0 28.1 2.54 2.63 2.45 1.13 28 6 .268 .212
Richmond R 2 1 21.1 3.70 3.75 3.65 1.15 14 3 .289 .267
Italiano R 2 0 24.0 1.50 0.00 2.84 1.04 37 8 .105 .255
Hodsdon R 0 4 17.1 6.75 3.38 12.15 2.215 11 6 .370 .410
Mitchinson improved to 3-0 on the season as he continued to pitch well for
The Cougs by going 7.1 innings and allowing 2 earned runs, unfortunately the
bullpen could not hold the game and Kane County lost 6-2. Corey Brown went
hitless and Jack Smith did not play.Wednesday, April 30, 2008
04.30.2008 A
Class A
Kane County Cougars [2nd Mid Western Division 17-8]
Last game 04/30/2008
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Pitcher T W L IP era vLH vRH whip so bb avgLH avgRH
Banwart R 2 2 29.0 2.48 1.59 3.06 1.10 28 5 .311 .200
Richmond R 2 1 24.1 3.70 3.75 3.65 1.15 14 3 .289 .267
Italiano R 2 0 24.0 1.50 0.00 2.84 1.04 37 8 .105 .255
Mitchinson R 3 0 21.0 2.57 3.27 1.42 1.24 22 5 .261 .243
Hodsdon R 0 4 17.1 6.75 3.38 12.15 2.25 11 6 .370 .410
Hodson continued to struggle giving up 7 runs in 3.1 IP, however only one
was earned as the defense committed four errors in the game. The Cougars fell
11-4. Brown (C, CF) continued his hot hitting with 2 doubles, 3 hits, 2 runs,
one walk in 4 ABs.
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