Cougars’ losing streak hits 4

The Kane County Cougars managed just 1 hit Sunday and suffered their fourth consecutive loss and ninth in their last 12.

They fell 2-0 to the Peoria Chiefs in Game 2 of a four-game series at Elfstrom Stadium. With eight games remaining in the regular season, the Cougars own a 5-game lead over Wisconsin and own the tiebreaker for the wild-card playoff spot in the Western Division.

It was the third time this season the Cougars’ offense was 1-hit. Jake Kuebler’s single in the fifth off Luis Liria (2-3) was the only hit.