Kane County Cougars News

Clinton Takes Playoff Opener

Three-Run Homers Dictates Game's Momentum

September 4, 2019 10:53 PM ET

The Clinton LumberKings (1-0, 78-61) put at least one runner on every inning against the Kane County Cougars (0-1, 81-58) pitching staff in their 7-3 playoff opening win Wednesday night at Nelson Corp Field. The Cougars are on the brink of elimination and need to win out in the final two games of the series to keep their season alive.

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Kane County Cougars 2019 Playoff Tickets On Sale Now

Best-of-three opening round series against Clinton begins September 4; first home game on September 5

September 3, 2019 4:59 PM ET

GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, minor league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, will open the 2019 Midwest League Playoffs on Wednesday, September 5 against the Clinton LumberKings, a Miami Marlins affiliate, at Nelson Corp Field in Clinton, Iowa. The Cougars will return home to Northwestern Medicine Field for game two of the best-of-three series on Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 PM. A third game, if necessary, would also be hosted by the Cougars on Friday, September 6 at 6:30 PM.

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Cougars Announce Changes to Food and Beverage Operations

Contract with Pro Sports Catering will not be renewed for 2020 season

(Brad Repplinger/Kane County Cougars)

September 3, 2019 3:40 PM ET

GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, minor league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, have announced that they will not renew their contract with Professional Sports Catering (PSC) when it expires on September 30, 2019.

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On Final Day, Cougars Clinch Western Division

5-4 win seals 4th division title in last six years

By Connor Onion | September 2, 2019 6:48 PM ET

Geneva, Illinois- The Kane County Cougars (81-58, 46-24) concluded the regular season with a 5-4 triumph over the Burlington Bees (66-74, 27-43) to clinch the second half Western Division title on Monday afternoon at Northwestern Medicine Field. The Cougars edged out the Clinton LumberKings by one game in the standings.

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Garza a Hero, Cougars Alone in First

Garza's infield single sends Cougars home walk-off winners

By Connor Onion | September 1, 2019 11:14 PM ET

Geneva, Illinois- David Garza's walk-off infield single catapulted the Kane County Cougars (80-58, 45-24) into sole possession of first place with a 3-2 10-inning victory over the Burlington Bees (66-73, 27-42) in front of 9,041 fans at Northwestern Medicine Field. The Cougars can clinch the Western Division title if they win tomorrow's regular-season finale.

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Cougars Blow Out Bees, Remain Tied for First

Cougars wait out one hour, 25 minute delay for 9-1 win

By Connor Onion | September 1, 2019 12:13 AM ET

Geneva, Illinois- The Kane County Cougars (79-58, 44-24) returned home for the first time in over a week and blew out the Burlington Bees (66-72, 27-41) 9-1 on Saturday night in front of 8,473 fans at Northwestern Field. The win keeps the Cougars in a first-place tie with the Clinton LumberKings with two games remaining.

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Dominant Road Trip Closes with Tight Win

2-1 victory concludes a 7-3 road swing

By Connor Onion | August 30, 2019 11:37 PM ET

Appleton, Wisconsin- The Kane County Cougars (78-58, 43-24) concluded a 10-game road trip with a 2-1 win against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (67-69, 36-31) on Friday night. The Cougars won seven of the 10 games on the road trip and find themselves in a first-place tie with Clinton with three games left.

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Kane County Cougars Announce Schedule for 2020 Season

Opening Night for the organization's 30th anniversary season is set for Thursday, April 9

August 30, 2019 4:07 PM ET

GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars organization has announced the game schedule for the 2020 season. Opening Night, which will mark the 30th anniversary of Cougars baseball in Kane County, will take place on Thursday, April 9 against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. The Cougars will face the Kernels for a brief three-game homestand before welcoming the Quad Cities River Bandits to town for a three-game set beginning Monday, April 13.

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Homestand Preview: August 31-September 2

Final regular-season homestand features Star Wars Night and fireworks

August 30, 2019 3:12 PM ET

GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, Class-A Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, welcome the Burlington Bees (Los Angeles Angels) to town for the final homestand of the regular season. Highlights include Star Wars Night, the last two fireworks shows of the season plus multiple weekly specials like Sunday Funday and Micro Monday.

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Cougars Clinch Spot in the Postseason

Playoff ticket on sale date will be announced in the coming days

August 30, 2019 12:32 PM ET

GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, minor league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, have clinched a spot in the 2019 Midwest League Playoffs following an 8-4 victory over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Thursday night. This is the third post-season bid for the Cougars in the last five seasons that they have been teamed up with the Diamondbacks.

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