On Final Day, Cougars Clinch Western Division
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.
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.
In the bottom of the first,
A fourth lead change occurred in the fifth inning. With the bases loaded and two outs,
In the bottom of the fifth, Alexander re-tied the game with a sacrifice fly. In the bottom of the seventh,
The Cougars open their first round playoff series on Wednesday night in Clinton before returning to Northwestern Medicine Field for game two on Thursday evening at 6:30. Purchase tickets by calling 630-282-8811 or online at kccougars.com.