LumberKings walked off in 3-2 loss
Geneva, IL (August 19, 2018) - A 10th inning RBI single by Yan Sanchez handed the Clinton LumberKings their third straight loss as they fell 3-2 to the Kane County Cougars on Sunday afternoon at Northwestern Medicine Field. The LumberKings (25-31, 64-62), with the loss, have now lost five series since
Geneva, IL (August 19, 2018) - A 10th inning RBI single by
Kane County (30-25, 65-59) led for much of Sunday's game, scoring both of their runs against LumberKings starter
The 2-0 lead for the Cougars looked as though it would hold up as
Soriano was given a no decision for the Cougars when Clinton rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game. Two walks and a single opened the inning for the LumberKings, loading the bases with nobody out.
The game remained tied through the ninth and into the 10th. In the top of the inning, Clinton had runners at first and second with nobody out but failed to score a run. Cougars reliever
Kane County broke the tie in the bottom of the 10th against LumberKings reliever
The loss is just the third time this year that the LumberKings have been walked-off.
The LumberKings will meet the Kane County Cougars for the finale of their three-game series on Monday night. Clinton will throw right-hander
About the LumberKings
The LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are in their 63rd season in the league and their 10th as an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Since the club's inception in 1937, 280 former Clinton players have made it to the Major Leagues. The LumberKings play at historic Ashford University Field located off 6th Avenue North at 537 Ballpark Drive. Advertising and tickets for the 2018 season are available by calling (563) 242-0727 or by visiting lumberkings.com