GENEVA, Ill. – Once they trailed in the 2^nd inning, the Kane County Atomic Pork Chops (44-52) couldn’t muster a comeback against the Chicago Dogs (60-37) as they fell 9-2 Friday night at Northwestern Medicine Field.

Pork Chops starter Eddie Medina (1-2) coughed up two runs in the 2^nd inning as Chicago quickly picked up a lead. Tony Rosselli helped the Pork Chops get one run back as he led the 2^nd inning off with a double and came home on a Mitch Reeves single.

The Dogs piled six more runs over the next two innings including a five-run 4^th.

The only other time the Pork Chops scored was Rosselli’s second homer in as many games.  He led off the 4^th with a solo shot to left field.

Christian Friedrich (3-1) twirled a gem for Chicago, working 7.0 innings with only four hits, one walk and seven strikeouts.

The series continues Saturday night. John Baker (3-3, 2.95) will throw for the Chicago Dogs, lefty Marty Anderson (0-1, 7.20) will throw for Cougars.  First pitch from Northwestern Medicine Field is at 6:30 p.m. Gates will open at 4:30 for a pregame concert. Tickets call 630-232-8811 or visit kccougars.com/tickets.

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by Joe Brand, Kane County Cougars