Davenport, IA
- It was a battle on the banks of the
Mississippi River Thursday night between the
Kane County Cougars and the Quad Cities
River Bandits. Kane County was able to
secure the 7-4 victory, and tie the series
at one a piece. In doing so, both teams will
battle for the series victory Friday night.
The Cougars are looking to avoid dropping
three straight sets tomorrow by winning the
set, before returning home for a seven game
homestand.
Cougars Starter Dan Straily (8-7) picked up
the victory in five innings of work,
allowing 2 runs, while striking out seven.
Ryan Doolittle (0-0), and Bo Shultz (4-1)
worked in relief for the Cougars, allowing 2
runs over 2 1/3 innings. The River Bandits
scored in 4 innings, but with only 1 run at
a time. Jose Guzman came on to close the
game in the bottom of the ninth, and
recorded his 14th save of the season.
The Cougars offense came to life, providing
nine hits, and drawing six walks. Connor
Crumbliss was 2-3, with two doubles, two
walks, 3 runs scored, and an RBI. Kane
County scored in five different frames,
including the eighth inning on a two run
home run from Rashun Dixon, his 7th of the
season. Anthony Aliotti also had plenty of
contributions at the plate, going 2-5 with a
pair of RBI.
The Cougars (18-14, 50-51) will continue the
series with Quad Cities on Thursday at 7 CT
with the last of the three-game series
against the Quad Cities River Bandits
(20-10, 60-39). Ian Krol (7-4, 2.74) will
start the game for the Cougars, while Quad
Cities sends Jorge Rondon (4-5, 3.27) to the
mound. The game will be broadcast on WBIG
1280-AM and online at www.kccougars.com with
pre-game coverage starting at 6:45 p.m.
6:45 PM (CT)
Pre-Game Show, 7:00 First Pitch on WBIG
1280-AM & kccougars.com
Friday’s
Probable Starters
LHP Ian Krol (7-4, 2.74)
vs.
RHP Jorge Rondon (4-5, 3.27)