Cougars Shut Out Dogs, Division Still in Play
September 3, 2022 – American Association (AA) – Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. – The Kane County Cougars pitched a combined shutout to earn a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Dogs on Friday night at Northwestern Medicine Field. With the win, the Cougars pulled into a tie with Chicago for first place in the American Association East Division.
CJ Carter (1-4) made just his second start of the season, and pitched a gem. The Cougars (53-45) right-hander tossed five scoreless innings, while allowing just four hits with two strikeouts against two walks.
In relief of Carter, Ryan Richardson tossed three scoreless innings of his own. Richardson allowed just one hit and recorded two strikeouts with no walks. In the ninth inning, the Dogs had two runners reach against Ryan Tapani, but the Cougars closer struck out Cody Bohanek to earn the save and preserve a 3-0 victory.
The Cougars jumped out to an early lead against Chicago starter Tanner Lawson (1-1). In the bottom of the first, Ernie De La Trinidad led off the frame with a single before Sherman Johnson drew a walk. Cornelius Randolph then grounded into a fielder’s choice, but an errant throw allowed De La Trinidad to score from second and make it 1-0. Kane County added two more runs in the frame on RBI singles by Nick Franklin and Alexis Pantoja to go ahead 3-0. Following the first inning, neither team scored in the remaining eight frames.
The series with the Dogs continues Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. Left-hander Tanner Lawson (1-0, 3.98) will take the hill for the Dogs, while the Cougars’ starter is to be announced. Tomorrow’s game will be the final fireworks night of the 2022 season and free parking on Monday, September 5th. For tickets call 630-232-8811 or visit kccougars.com/tickets.
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