Snappers rough up Zimmer, Cougars

It was a rough second appearance for first-round draft pick Kyle Zimmer, who allowed 6 second-inning runs as the Kane County Cougars were beaten by the host Beloit Snappers 9-4 Tuesday.

After Zimmer (0-2) walked the bases loaded in the first inning, then allowed five singles and a homer in the second inning.

David Hurlbut (4-5) did most of the work on the mound for the Snappers as he came within an out of a complete game.

The Cougars (53-54) were shut out through seven innnings before scoring 1 run in the eighth and 3 in the ninth.