On September 2, 2005, the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Los Angeles Angels affiliate) played the Kane County Cougars (Oakland Athletics affiliate) at Phillip Elfstrom Stadium in Geneva, Illinois. Gustavo Espinoza started for the Kernels against Tony Evans for the Cougars. Future major leaguers who played in this game for the Kernels were Sean Rodriguez, Freddy Sandoval, Warner Madrigal, and and Miguel González. Future major leaguers who played in this game for the Cougars were Cliff Pennington, Travis Buck, Tommy Everidge, and Gregorio Petit.