Monday, August 6, 2012

Illinois' Mike Giovenco Picks up Win for the Kane County Coug

Mike Giovenco picked up a win throwing a scoreless ninth inning as the Kane County Cougars come back from a 4-1 deficit and win 5-4 over Cedar Rapids.

Kane County tied the game with three straight singles by Dean Espy, Kevin David and Justin Trapp.  Jack Lopez followed with at three run triple to tie the game and scored the game winner as the Cedar Rapids center fielder dropped the ball as he attempted to throw to the plate.

Giovenco, who is from River Grove, Illinois and attended North Park, moved his record to 3-2 on the season.  Mike currently has a 4.82 earned run average on the season.